Do the stones that come with the EdgePro knock-off water or oil based?
839483
water and it works amazing but it takes some getting used to. also i think the angles are inverted so take care of that. I recommend putting duct tape on the back of the stones and writing which grit they are as the ink on the stone will where off
680834
Ultra Fine did it for me. You can also strop after Ultra for an even finer edge! BTW go very easily w/ the Ultra Fine stones. It does not require many passes per side and with very light pressure.
2257843
Yes it does. The stones for this are very cheap, but you can replace them with ones from edge pro.
1667739
Only oil for honing stones; water is used on diamond and water stones (I am assuming that a Shun 300/1000 is Japanese water stone; thus use only water). Caution: a wet water stone can crack if left in an unheated area during freezing conditions. Any stone can use for any knives, hatchets , or axes.
258794
For better quality stones then what comes with this kit I have not found anything cheaper then app $12ea. Then u still have to pay for shipping and a plate to mount the stones to. I just went w/ edgeproinc.com @ $17 ea and just got the 200grit, 400grit, and 1000grit. Very good quality stones and I have no trouble reprofiling all the way up to a mirror polish w/ just those 3 grits. If u wanna save money, I would spend $5 on a bag of silicon carbide from edge pro (free shipping I think) and use that to true the stones that come w/ this kit. Once they are truly flat the factory stones work very very well. I would go that route and wait till u have worn out the stones that came w/ the kit before buying replacements. -best of luck-
1534055
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.
2002798
No, the "professional" kit has stone. If you really want diamond, they offer those, and the Lansky kits with those include the word "diamond" right in the kit name, so there's no confusion. See the OEM web site at lansky dot com if you want more details on the kits you're looking at. Keep in mind diamond hones work faster (cut quicker), and on most knives it's VERY easy to take a lot of metal off too quickly with them, especially if you're not very practiced at it and take a few passes on the job. If you're an expert, or you're sharpening needs are more for things like axe heads with damaged edges that actually need some filing to dress them before you start sharpening, maybe diamond is worth the price increase for you, but it's still not required. For me, their "professional" system covered all utility uses I had for it, works quickly enough without taking more off metal faster than I wanted, and if you're worried about longevity, don't be for any type of personal use levels. If you sharpen the typical set of your kitchen, pocket, and hunting / fishing knives a few times a year, you're kids will probably inherit those same stones down the road, they really don't wear out very quickly in normal use.
907870
The originals are plastic and 6.25 by .8125 (13/16). The Edge pro stones that I suggest you get, fit and have a metal back. They are 6.25 by 1.00 inch.
2130375
Water exits through the center, revolving spindle which saturates the stone being worked. This aids in reducing dust plus smoothing the honed surface. Be prepared to get very wet! I usually wear goggles, poncho, and boots/ flip-flops. Results are amazing and gratifying. Makita's wet grinder is superior to the off-brand, less-expensive model first purchased. Love the tool and my floors and base trim all made from travertine tiles!
564804
Whether you get a mirror edge depends on you. More specifically, you have to work your way through the various grits, whether using Edge Pro stones, sand paper, diamond paste and so on.Until recent, the finest stone in my collection was a 600. After using it, I switched to my sandpaper (1000, 1500) and water or oil. For the final, I used McGuires Mag Polish. Just a little rubbing brought a quick polish to the blade.As others suggested, you could take the polishing even farther, before the final, but that seems best suited for blades that are for show, rather than use.
189596
I use the gray stone for oil, I think the white stones are finer. Try ice water and the white stone
180556
It has 2 stones. There isn't a medium one. It doesn't seem to need it. It works well. The first reprints the edge to proper angles then the second smooths it to a nice sharp edge. Used often, the fine side will keep the edge perfectly.
1796401
Ive always used oil with my stones so i cant really speak for "spit". Being a light weight oil i can visibly see very fine metallic dust being carried off the blade and stone. For only costing a couple bucks id recommend giving it a try. A little goes a long way for me. I use a hand held lansky sharpener that cost me under $10 on amazon and it truly is a phenomenal sharpener. This combination blew away my 2 other full size stones and gives a much better edge on my knives.
2200306
Stone if you want the edge angle it has. Sand paper if you want to convex the edge
1921309
A bit disappointing that - mine came with a razor edge and has held it very well. There are lots of good sharpeners out there, and it's really whatever works for you. I have a old stone, which I use under a tap to keep it wet and stop clogging. Friends of mine swear by their Lansky kits, which I never got the hang of using.
244940
I use the Fallkniven sharpening stone it is called a DC4 Diamond-Ceramic Whetstone, as well I use a leather strop to finish the blade to get a razor edge.
74371
You must use oil on this stone. Three in One oil is good, as is any light oil. Diamond and "Whet" stones use water only. I prefer diamond stones for sharpening knives for food prep, because you can rinse them off under the tap.