What is grit number of this stone and what kind of stone is that? synthetic or natural?
849024
It does not indicate on packaging what the grit might be or the grinding stone composition. However, it appears to be A super fine grit and is man made. I have been using it with great satisfaction for sewing scissors, both industrial and regular home scissors.
2154916
I would say your fine with the natural stone. I used a glazed clay bowl and put it on top of a table. Works great.
1938053
You will need the package of 4 different grit. I bought the package that contained 4 large, 1/2 pound packages of grit. Then some rocks, of course. Not real big rocks. Rocks about the size of a strawberry and smaller. Any shape. We have, so far, polished all shapes of rocks. Even flat ones. Just make sure you measure the grit exactly as it says and leave in the tumbler for at least 7 days. We go through and sort through the rocks after each week. Moving some to the next stage and putting some back to the first stage again.
989571
I would guess 600 to 800 grit. I would not recommend this rod as it removes too much steel rather than simply aligning the edge as a honing rod should.
1867508
They are 120 grit, if you have other questions the web site on the bottle is www.neescrystals.com
334181
I don't remember seeing anything about the grit but the sand is very fine and just to add it is very white.The most beautiful sand you could want.
227395
the coarser grit is 350, the fine is 800. didn't measure directly, but compared with other diamond flat stones by feel
465772
Sorry Chris, but I think the manufacturer would have to explain this one. I know it is fine since to the touch it does not feel gritty like the more coarse stones, or my steel, but it does the job to align the blade back. Can't go wrong for the price.
1593485
The ones we received are indeed Basalt, nicely polished. Basalt is fine grained which is why it can feel so smooth.It is slightly heavier than many other rocks of a similar size.Source Geologist :-)
792227
The box and stone I received have no indication of the actual grit, so I'm a little surprised Babson had this information available in his response. Also, the gray is clearly coarser than the orange side, so start gray and finish orange. I have obtained better results with honing oil than just water and my knives are are all now easily sharp enough for every kitchen need.
975234
I use an Alabama whetstone. Fine grit and medium grit. Same as all my other knives. The stainless does require more time
808420
Generally there are two common types of honing stones, aluminum oxide and silicon carbide. If you have a more specific reason for asking I willtry to help with a more detailed answer.
933175
I've been having good results by using vegetable cooking oil for my kitchen knives. Additionally I rinse several times during sharpening to keep grit down. It's a cheap stone so I don't care if the oil breaks it down or anything.
2200309
http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Difference-in-Sharpening-Stone-Materials-W51C116.aspx
1953532
There's no markings indicating an exact grit. Its between medium to fine leaning closer to fine though based on comparisons to honers I've used in the past
68766
I really don't know exactly. However, if the stone is an oilstone, and I believe it is, then its probably 240 grit for "medium" and 280 grit for "fine". There doesn't seem to be a specific grit noted on the stones or packaging for oilstones, and just using "fine" or "medium" terms to describe the abrasiveness seems to be the norm. However you can get more info if you search the web for woodworking, sharpening etc.
1823611
Very fine. Soft stone. I use it on my kitchen knives and it works very well. Hope this helps.