Curious how these multipiece stones handle using a metal peel? My instinct would be the peel would hang up on the edges, but is this your experience?
1528161
Works well with a wooden peel. No feeling of "catching" on stone seams. I would guess that metal peel would work fine.
1528162
I use a metal peel and it works fine. The stones are holding up much better than a thinner round stone I got at WalMart.
1528163
I don't think it would be a problem at all even if your peel has an uneven super sharp edge. The stones are porous, but even if you scratched the surface they would still perform the same. I don't see that a metal peel would hang up on the stones. You can always ask Joe, the vendor. He's a nice guy and will answer any questions. Happy pizza making!!! YUM!
1528164
I do not use a peel.. But stones fit well together and do not see that to be a problem for you.... They are very nice .. Very impressed with them.
1528165
I use a metal peel and have not had any problems with it getting caught on the stones.
1983147
I never got to use the stone I bought. When it arrived two of the corners were broken off and I just returned it. I would think it is good for your knife. It is a very very fine grain of stone, and should be used with water, not oil.
1667394
I am far from an expert on this . I use them for jewelry making and cut thru stainless and silver plated silverware with no problem. Sorry I couldn't be more of a help.
1558061
I really don't know the answer to that question. The Hone itself is great. If the stones slide over the bar that goes in the hone it should work. What are you trying to do?
1957462
Not at all, we have used the stones in thick glass and thin--and we have never had a problem with scratching.
1932101
Yes. The cut pieces are also very sturdy and durable. I have had no problem with peeling.
1348613
Water, don't listen to bambulr he has no idea obviously, if you use them dry they will wast away to nothing in just a few uses and you will never take advantage of how sharp they will make your knives, the water creates a slurry with the stone powder your scrape off, creating a very fine sharpening medium, learn up on how to use a waterstone. These stones are a great beginners kit at a great price, get them, also get a mount so you can use them in the sink. I also got a cheap diamond plate, I use this first to de-burr and take any nicks out, then use the water stones to fine finish.
486548
I haven't tried that yet...I suppose a thicker piece might fare better than a thinner piece, but for some reason I doubt it. Thinking of how it works, the blades, etc. leads me to this theory. If I ever get a scrap piece of plexi glass I will give it a try and post the results.
959594
I have dropped the case and some of the gems came off. They were easily replaced by my hot glue gun for any large one. To be honest there are soooo many stones when I went to put them back on it was hard to figure out where they came from. I absolutely love my case and get compliments on it daily :)
317289
A stone will work fine. I've also used a diamond rod with great results. The transition is seamless as far as the edge is concerned, just less working room at the hollow ground tip. I would recommend a rod for this knife, but a stone will work fine with a little finess.
707804
I'm not a jeweler but I wouldn't recommend it. I use extreme caution when using metal polishing cloths on stones. depending on how porous the stone is, the chemicals from the cloth could make the stone brittle or discolored.
1504509
I cannot; but I'll tell you what I would do. I would find a jewel either the same or different color and Superglue it in. I've done this myself a few times. Then put a little dab on the stone to secure it that way as well
1548573
Oh yeah, any stone works. The diamonds are really really hard...go wet, much better overall.
235475
Hi Margaret! I just squared one off with a heavy grit file, and it was fine. They're pretty thick, so I doubt there would be any cracking issues. The only thing is the nails are very close together, so I'd do an entire wheel before swatching so you don't inadvertently ruin a previous design. Hope that helps :D
17303
I have never been too concerned about the different thicknesses of the stones. True, it will make some difference, but I still have great success. I would be mindful of over compensating. Best wishes to you and I hope you have great success.
136065
Clone Exactly like EP...Their site has great videos + English instructions...a stone upgrade to Shapton or EdgePro highly recommended...If you are willing to swap the plastic stone backing plates with aluminum so the stones that come with the clone are workable...The plastic stone-backing will not allow hard enough pressure without breaking the stones...Stones can be flattened with 180 grit wet/dry sandpaper that is wet on a flat counter top. Check out ChefKnivesToGo or EdgePro sites
438364
Just like the leather will take steel off of a knife edge the leather will take material off of the Yellowstone with friction. I lay the stone on its side and run it the length of the strop pressing kinda hard and you will see material being removed from the stone.Hope this helps.