Hey all!
I'm about to order my T4 (I might just pull the trigger to the T8), and need some help deciding on whether the Japanese water stone would be beneficial for me or not.
I'll sharpen mainly knives at this point. It'll be anything from small pocket knives to whatever my kitchen has to throw at it. I have a few higher end knives, and some custom knives that I'd like to keep sharp. I'd also like to be able to take care of family and friends knives for fun. I have zero desire to run a business or do anything large scale.
I can't say I'll chase a mirror edge, but if I can get one, I won't be upset. But I'd like the option to do one if I get bored. I want the sharpest usable blade I can get, not necessarily the sharpest that's unstable. And I'd like it to be easily repeatable. Eventually I'd like to be able to do woodworking tools, but for the time being, that's not a huge priority for me.
I'm currently debating if it's worth it to get the SJ-200, or get a second leather wheel with a higher grit diamond paste. From what I'm seeing, most people who use the Sj-200 won't strop afterwards.
Anywho, what are your thoughts on the japanese water stone? Anyone able to achieve similar results without it?
I'm about to order my T4 (I might just pull the trigger to the T8), and need some help deciding on whether the Japanese water stone would be beneficial for me or not.
I'll sharpen mainly knives at this point. It'll be anything from small pocket knives to whatever my kitchen has to throw at it. I have a few higher end knives, and some custom knives that I'd like to keep sharp. I'd also like to be able to take care of family and friends knives for fun. I have zero desire to run a business or do anything large scale.
I can't say I'll chase a mirror edge, but if I can get one, I won't be upset. But I'd like the option to do one if I get bored. I want the sharpest usable blade I can get, not necessarily the sharpest that's unstable. And I'd like it to be easily repeatable. Eventually I'd like to be able to do woodworking tools, but for the time being, that's not a huge priority for me.
I'm currently debating if it's worth it to get the SJ-200, or get a second leather wheel with a higher grit diamond paste. From what I'm seeing, most people who use the Sj-200 won't strop afterwards.
Anywho, what are your thoughts on the japanese water stone? Anyone able to achieve similar results without it?