Clemson Tiger
Jr. Shave Member
So- I learned honing about 5 years ago, went crazy and got a progression of Japanese ceramic stones (lapping diamond plate, 1k, 5k, 8k, 12k, 16k)
So- my mistake was seeing if I could find something that would be a “go-between” 8k & 12k in the natty world just to try one. I found a Yellowlake welsh stone many of y’all may have heard about.
I’ll tell you what, I got this thing used & the lightbulb clicked on and it occurred to me- once the bevel is set, I don’t need the rougher / lower grit. Then it hit me I’d probably only need the 12k & 16k. BUT: I’m exploring natural stones. I’m not interested in JNATs or cots or anything- I DO kinda have my heart set on Arkansas black & translucent stones.
So: I’m looking online and find this company- BEST - and they look like they have some excellent prices- but I also know you get what you pay for.
So I keep looking and I find Dan’s and Danny-boy has NASA written all over his prices- astronomical!
So: I’ve never done business with either place- I was wondering if anyone here has- & if so- what’s the difference in quality? There is a night and day difference in price-
Thanks for any input!
So- my mistake was seeing if I could find something that would be a “go-between” 8k & 12k in the natty world just to try one. I found a Yellowlake welsh stone many of y’all may have heard about.
I’ll tell you what, I got this thing used & the lightbulb clicked on and it occurred to me- once the bevel is set, I don’t need the rougher / lower grit. Then it hit me I’d probably only need the 12k & 16k. BUT: I’m exploring natural stones. I’m not interested in JNATs or cots or anything- I DO kinda have my heart set on Arkansas black & translucent stones.
So: I’m looking online and find this company- BEST - and they look like they have some excellent prices- but I also know you get what you pay for.
Arkansas Stone Kit - 4 Stones Included
Arkansas Sharpening Stone Kits with 4 stones included, Price: $107.95-$359.95, wooden boxes included.
www.bestsharpeningstones.com
So I keep looking and I find Dan’s and Danny-boy has NASA written all over his prices- astronomical!
So: I’ve never done business with either place- I was wondering if anyone here has- & if so- what’s the difference in quality? There is a night and day difference in price-
Thanks for any input!