Woodstock D1130 1000 Grit and 6000 Grit Japanese Waterstone
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Manufacturer: WOODSTOCKModel: D1130
Product features:
- Grit: 1000 and Grit: 6000 combination
- Only water is need to lubricate the cutting edge
Description of Woodstock D1130 1000 Grit and 6000 Grit Japanese Waterstone
To achieve a surgically sharp edge on your tools, nothing works faster or better than Japanese Water Stones. The abrasive slurry produced on top of the stone cuts aggressively and polishes the blade as it sharpens. If you've never tried sharpening with water stones before, you'll be astounded by the results.Tools and Hardware Reviews of Woodstock D1130 1000 Grit and 6000 Grit Japanese Waterstone
Customer Review: Good performance and reasonably priced
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this stone for $30. It is more expensive compared to typical oil stones which only cost $3-10. However, a waterstone grinds more uniform and the resulting edges are more polished.
This combination 1000 + 6000 grit Japanese waterstone is 2" wide, 8" long and 1" deep. It is an artificial water stone. A waterstone works fast because it constantly reveals new grinding surfaces. This also means it wears out fast and one must keep its surface flat by lapping the stone frequently. I usually need to lap the stone once per knife, unless I am doing a compound bevel edge, then I may do one when I switch the angle. I recommend getting a diamond stone for lapping, like this: DMT W6FP 6-Inch Diamond Tabletop Whetstone, Fine Grit or DMT W6CP 6" Diamond Whetstone Sharpener - Coarse With Plastic Box. A diamond stone not only can work as a lapping stone, but it functions as a coarse sharpening stone. With a diamond stone and this combination water stone, you essentially have a complete sharpening system, which is not bad for $60-70. The real important point is not what you use to keep this stone flat, but the fact that you must have a mean to do so. You do not have to get a diamond stone.
I have one criticism. I wish the 1000 and the 6000 grit surfaces are not equally thick. Because the 1000 grit surface wears out much faster than the 6000 grit surface, it would have been nice if the 1000 grit surface is twice as thick as the 6000 grit surface. That being said, this is a not criticism against this particular combination stone, as almost all combination stones are like this.
***A short explanation of waterstone for those unfamiliar with it***
A short description of waterstones: Japanese waterstones are known for its unique performance. Water is essential for the sharpening performance of these stones, thus their names. They are quick to work with. This is because waterstones are made with small abrasive particles which are loosely held together. During sharpening, the surface particles easily come loose and revealing new layer of particles for fast and consistent sharpening. The loose particles are then carried away by the surrounding water and form a slurry which also assists the sharpening process. The disadvantages of waterstones are that the stones wear out fast and the slurry can be messy.
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