I have a set of Japanese whetstones - 400/1000/3000 grit. Can I use this Nagura 8000 grit on them, or do I need an 8000 grit stone for it?
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http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/nagurastone.aspx Try this link. It will give you all you need but as it says 4000 grit and above is the recommended use.
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Use the Nagura Stone on the 3000 grit stone to build a slurry for faster cutting - Does not do as well on the 1000 grit stone, and not much at all on the 400 grit - Use the Nagura Stone, 1000 grit stone, 3000 grit stone, and a 8000 grit stone along with a honing angle guide for a shave ready edge.
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The purpose of the Nagura stone is to make a slurry of the sharpening stone. The 8000 grit Nagura may not be course enough to do that on the stones that you have. I would suggest using a flattening stone (search "Norton Flattening Stone") or a diamond sharpener that is always flat, this will keep your stones flat and also make slurry.
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It is just used to clean surface of whetstones. Also to prep the higher grit stones for sharpening.
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All the hones I have are diamond hones, witch are the same thickness. I think just about any stone the same size, but different in thickness will work.
2233908
D2 steel is too hard to be sharpened with a whetstone, you need to use either diamond sharpeners or ceramic crock sticks work well,
224722
I use it more or less to polish the edge. So to answer your question I would use it after the 1000 grit super fine stone. If I am not mistaken is about 2000 grit and is not used to sharpen at all just to give the edge a polished look.
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I do not know about sharpening kitchen knives. I used the DMT stones for sharpening chisels and handplane blades. In those cases I would go from 1200 to 4000 grits.
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You could use it for a large knife, but the grit is not fine enough to create the kind of edge that you probably want for a katana. I might start a katana on this stone, but you'll want to finish it on an 8k/10k grit. And you'll also want plenty of experience sharpening blades before you risk your sword's edge.
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Technically yes they can, however the narrow stones are less than ideal as you won't be able to sharpen the entire length of the blade at once. You'd still need further hones even if you were able to get it honed on this as straight razors generally need to be honed up into the 6-8k grit range in order to prevent pulling, tugging and ensure a comfortable shave, some will go as high as 10k 20k or even 30k with some of the Japanese waterstones. You'd be better off buying stones large enough and in more appropriate grit ranges or trying your hand at using lapping films which are less expensive than even this tri-hone. Technically yes they can, however the narrow stones are less than ideal as you won't be able to sharpen the entire length of the blade at once. You'd still need further hones even if you were able to get it honed on this as straight razors generally need to be honed up into the 6-8k grit range in order to prevent pulling, tugging and ensure a comfortable shave, some will go as high as 10k 20k or even 30k with some of the Japanese waterstones. You'd be better off buying stones large enough and in more appropriate grit ranges or trying your hand at using lapping films which are less expensive... » Read More Technically yes they can, however the narrow stones are less than ideal as you won't be able to sharpen the entire length of the blade at once. You'd still need further hones even if you were able to get it honed on this as straight razors generally need to be honed up into the 6-8k grit range in order to prevent pulling, tugging and ensure a comfortable shave, some will go as high as 10k 20k or even 30k with some of the Japanese waterstones. You'd be better off buying stones large enough and in more appropriate grit ranges or trying your hand at using lapping films which are less expensive than even this tri-hone. « Show Less
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It depends on how polished you want the tool to be. Obviously 1000 grit is not 8000 so if you want that refinement the answer is no. However, personally I used to use aluminum oxide sand paper on a 3/8" piece of glass to sharpen chisles, plane irons, gouges, etc. finishing at about 320 grit. To me it was good enough for bench chisels and carving tools. At 1000 grit, the diamond stone is way better and it cuts in a fraction of the time. I tend to want to be practical at the quality of a cutting edge and not at the expense of time. I can sharpen a bench chisel in about 5 minutes with the diamond stone. I can't come close to that with water stones. They are too slow for me. It depends on how polished you want the tool to be. Obviously 1000 grit is not 8000 so if you want that refinement the answer is no. However, personally I used to use aluminum oxide sand paper on a 3/8" piece of glass to sharpen chisles, plane irons, gouges, etc. finishing at about 320 grit. To me it was good enough for bench chisels and carving tools. At 1000 grit, the diamond stone is way better and it cuts in a fraction of the time. I tend to want to be practical at the quality of a cutting edge and not at the expense of time. I can sharpen a bench chisel in about 5 minutes with the... » Read More It depends on how polished you want the tool to be. Obviously 1000 grit is not 8000 so if you want that refinement the answer is no. However, personally I used to use aluminum oxide sand paper on a 3/8" piece of glass to sharpen chisles, plane irons, gouges, etc. finishing at about 320 grit. To me it was good enough for bench chisels and carving tools. At 1000 grit, the diamond stone is way better and it cuts in a fraction of the time. I tend to want to be practical at the quality of a cutting edge and not at the expense of time. I can sharpen a bench chisel in about 5 minutes with the diamond stone. I can't come close to that with water stones. They are too slow for me. « Show Less
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You should only use a portion of clay one time. The grit gets stuck in the clay and will scratch. I throw out the fresh portion I cut off after every use.
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Honing oil might be best... I use 3 in 1 because that is what I have on hand and what and what I have used on other stones in the past. Good Luck.
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I found this stone to be very soft and the clay easily comes off. This sharpener clay might be better for specific type of kitchen knives metals which require very acute sharpness. For other rougher blades ie garden tools I might look for a rougher tool to sharpen. I know some use a real fine grinding wheel with electric motor to sharpen their lawn tools including lawn mower blades. I guess how much time you got and how sharp you want your device.
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Yes and No. Yes, as a First stage for sharpening the knife - I use it on my Wustoff knives. However, I use a hard Arkansas stone to produce the Finished edge. Use the coarse side on extremely worn or dull knives that need restoration. I am satisfied with this stone for most household sharpening, although, I am shopping for a dual grit water stone in the range of 2000/6000 grits.
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hey delores, i bought this kit and for the money was great... i don't know how large or small you are going with them but the spaces between the grit might be too great if your pieces are quarter size or smaller! i have no doubt it will polish, just don't know your process. any more questions i'll try to answer, mike
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Any flat stone or crock stick will work. The blade is a modified tanto so it's a little less tricky to sharpen than the original style tanto. Good luck.
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It does have grit. you can check on the description above. this stone is 1200 grit. i would recommend you to buy Japanese stone; the surface is more even.
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It doesn't go by grit,but they sharpen very well. The fine stone is good if you don't have any chips, or gouges on the blade. I would get the 6"stone's than the 8". The 8" stone is hard to hold on to.
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yes the course grit will work quickly and put a fine, lasting edge on your lawn mower blades(you will have to do your part ~&gt; which requires effort) but I've no doubt you know that. ABOUT THE STONES - THEY ARE EXCELLENT YOU WILL BE WELL PLEASED