The i-Wood diamond plates. Anyone used them? (4 replies)
http://www.toolsfromjapan.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=335_462_463&products_id=852 Found this wandering Tools from japan and wondered if anyone had used this brand? I like...
View ArticleShapton pro 2k vs Spyderco fine (5 replies)
Hello, I was going to get a translucent arky, but way to expensive. Im thinking of going Spyderco fine bench stone or getting a Shapton pro 2k. Which stone refines stone more?
View ArticleCraftsman 6"x2"x3/4" Combination Stone (no replies)
This stone was for sale at Sears for $8.99 USD. It appears to be SiC, although the website info has it listed as AlO: [www.sears.com] The difference is that this stone is two shades of dark grey,...
View ArticleKing 220/1000 (from C) (1 reply)
C Amber sent me a King 220/1000 grit, double sided stone. A truly nice gift and my first ever King stone! Thank you C!!! :)-D:)-D:)-D As soon as I got the King out of the box, I got it wet and tried...
View ArticleBalsa wood strop with crox powder (1 reply)
Hi, I need some info on how to adhere crox powder to balsa wood. I read that one needs to use mineral oil. What is the ratio of oil to crox powder? Also i know that balsa wood comes in different...
View ArticleSpyderco fine stone (1 reply)
Hello, I have a Shapton pro 2k, and im thinking of getting a Spyderco fine ceramic? My question is a Spyderco fine ceramic more finer in grit than my Shapton 2k?
View ArticleDifficulty Sharpening X-Acto/Scalpel/Single Edge Razor/Utility Blades (16...
On some of these X-Acto/Scalpel/Single Edge Razor/Utility Blades, especially the stainless, getting and edge apex to form cleanly can be difficult. Either the edge won't form at all, or it just forms...
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Wüsthof J400/J2000 - combination whetstone (no replies)
[media.snimka.bg] I love the smell of a brand new sharpening stone in the morning!
View ArticleNEW! (tu)Suehiro Dual-Stone (7 replies)
Just noticed these on Tools From Japan website, interesting offering for japanese style sharpening stones... "These Dual-Stones from Suehiro manage to straddle between the two extremes of fast cutting...
View ArticleFar Fetched Theories (2 replies)
This is a thread from the Big Forum: [www.bladeforums.com] I find it funny how everyone suggests issues that don't happen that often, engage in pseudo-scientific discussions that are nothing short of...
View ArticleIntentionally Convexed Belgian Yellow Coticule (no replies)
The seems like an interesting idea: [www.youtube.com] I wonder what finishing a knife on one would be like? Like sharpening on a rod sharpener?
View ArticleUnusual sharpening stones, the tile rubbing stone. (5 replies)
I was shopping recently at the hardware store when I spotted a tile rubbing stone of 60/80 grit so I picked it up. Thus far I am pleased; very hard, coarse, but not as aggressive as you would think....
View ArticleDan's Whetstone 6" x 3" Primitive Black Arkansas (3 replies)
On Badger&Blade, I saw this post: [www.badgerandblade.com] Which led me to contact Dan's Whetstone, and I ended up ordering a 6" x 3" Primitive Black Arkansas stone for $22.50. The primitive...
View ArticleThe Washita Stone Confusion (no replies)
In several new YouTube videos, people have acquired vintage Washita stones and have given the modern description of the stone, i.e. that it is coarser that the Soft Arkansas. This may be true for some...
View ArticleGetting the Old Style Benchmade Clip Look (no replies)
I am trying out doing videos on my Chromebook, since before I only had a smartphone or tablet. It is tricky to do a YouTube video on a Chromebook since YouTube changed how you can upload videos, but...
View ArticleYou Can't Buy Sharpening (2 replies)
Reid Henrichs You Can Not Buy Marksmanship [youtu.be] I know this YouTube is about firearms, but the same thing is true with knife sharpening. Some systems can get you close, but if you don't have an...
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Sandvik set of sharpening stones (3 replies)
A couple of new sharpening stones - branded by "Sandvik" or nowadays "Bahco" corporation. full size: [media.snimka.bg] left - synthetic, ceramic, corundum (Al2O3) 120/400 grit right - natural from...
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Tyrolit silicon carbide / carborundum and aluminum oxide / corundum 150/320...
One manufacturer same size same grits same type of bonding similar hardness similar porosity but different abrasive particles - silicon carbide / carborundum and aluminum oxide / corundum it will be...
View Article3k & 10K Ruby/Beryl Combination Stone (no replies)
This just came in the mail: [www.ebay.com] It is almost 4" long at 3 7/8" (100mm) and it is 7/8" wide (24mm) in 3/8" (10mm) thick. The stone cuts nicely, apexing a knife edge on the 3k side(red) in...
View ArticleSmiths AC167 6"x1 1/2" White Ceramic Benchstone (3 replies)
About six months ago I picked up this stone: [www.ebay.com] It was about $7 shipped. Estimated grit is 6k-8k (JIS). it cam flat and well finished, with some swirling shown in the swarf when used. The...
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