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Title: Jap stone, Strop wheel
Post by: JustADudeInSweden on January 27, 2022, 03:15:18 PM
Quick Q:
For those of you who own the Japan stone (4k grit), do you use the stropping wheel at all?

Youtube videos show a better mirror finish using the Jap stone compared to the honing wheel..
Title: Re: Jap stone, Strop wheel
Post by: cbwx34 on January 27, 2022, 03:53:31 PM
Quote from: JustADudeInSweden on January 27, 2022, 03:15:18 PM
Quick Q:
For those of you who own the Japan stone (4k grit), do you use the stropping wheel at all?

Youtube videos show a better mirror finish using the Jap stone compared to the honing wheel..

Currently being talked about here... 

https://forum.tormek.com/index.php?topic=4877.0

Title: Re: Jap stone, Strop wheel
Post by: JustADudeInSweden on January 27, 2022, 04:21:20 PM
Ah thanks! Seems like I am on the right track anyway - learning this stuff is fun :)
Title: Re: Jap stone, Strop wheel
Post by: Ken S on January 27, 2022, 08:38:21 PM
Swedish dude,

If you are still following these posts, I would seriously recommend that you scratch off the SJ-200 Japanese wheel from your "must have soon" list. I know it is a strong temptation; however, having an SJ too early can retard your mastery of the SG and leather honing wheel.
Be patient and learn the craft.
Good luck,
Ken
Title: Re: Jap stone, Strop wheel
Post by: JustADudeInSweden on January 29, 2022, 12:31:19 AM
Quote from: Ken S on January 27, 2022, 08:38:21 PM
Swedish dude,

If you are still following these posts, I would seriously recommend that you scratch off the SJ-200 Japanese wheel from your "must have soon" list. I know it is a strong temptation; however, having an SJ too early can retard your mastery of the SG and leather honing wheel.
Be patient and learn the craft.
Good luck,
Ken

Damn dude!

First you tell me my looks wont last forever (in another post  :P ) and now you're taking out the #1 item in my mental wishlist... nearly all the youtube videos have gushing reviews and results :o
Title: Re: Jap stone, Strop wheel
Post by: Ken S on January 29, 2022, 01:00:41 AM
I am not saying never get it, only that I believe you will be a better sharpener if you really masterthe SG and leather honing wheel first.

Ken
Title: Re: Jap stone, Strop wheel
Post by: JustADudeInSweden on January 29, 2022, 03:15:15 AM
Was kidding, I know it's good advice  ;) Thanks!
Title: Re: Jap stone, Strop wheel
Post by: nevertakeadayoff on January 31, 2022, 12:50:54 AM
The SJ is always on my Tormek. I maintain my blades with a mirror edge.

The leather honing wheel is completely useless to me. I don't understand Ken's logic in reply #3.

Always trailing edge when using the SJ!

I've owned the T4 for 2 months. Very very happy, very sharp knives, very easy, very quick.