Can anyone confirm the grit on this Super Sapphire Polishing Hone? Should it be used before or after the yellow Super-Fine 1000 grit stone?
224722
I use it more or less to polish the edge. So to answer your question I would use it after the 1000 grit super fine stone. If I am not mistaken is about 2000 grit and is not used to sharpen at all just to give the edge a polished look.
224723
It's for use after the yellow stone. I use the yellow to fine edge my knifes, then a single direction pass with the Saphire to make a mirror polish. It took a few sharpening sessions to get it right but once I got the method down, my knifes look beautiful. As for the grit, it around a 2000 grit ceramic
470485
No, the 1000 grit side is full diamond grit, only the 300 grit side has the clearing channels.You're not really removing much material with the 1000 grit so I've found it to be okay.Use lapping fluid (I use windex window cleaner) and keep it clean.
1239094
I'm not sure of the numbers but you would definitely want a finer grit to finish off your blade. That probably doesn't help you at all though LOL. I went ahead and bought a better stone. You can find it here if you're interested Norton 614636855653 IB8 1-by-2-by-8-Inch Fine/Coarse India Combination Bench stone
551499
I emailed Winco and all they said was "The grain is a Fine/Medium grain" so I guess we're on our own. I'm looking to get it for major blade repair as well as leveling my higher grit stones (1000-6000 grit). Good luck.
3359
You can get by with just the 1000 grit, but the 6000 gives you a sharper blade, in my opinion, yes you need it!
1665276
Just use about 3 tablespoons of grit. When you move on to the next phase of polishing, just rinse out the rocks and the grit....make sure you put your rocks through all the phases of the grit polishing...if you try and skip a step then you rocks will not come out as you would like to have them..
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No, this package is six 6000 grit bands, but the 6000 is really fine. It is the honing band for this system. It feels like a piece of cloth after the first use. I used the 6000 to restore a near mirror polish on a "display case queen" speed axe head. I recommend you try the 6000, and if you need a finer hone than it gives, you then go to a good leather strop and finish by hand. I haven't needed to. http://www.worksharptools.com/knife/sharpeners/abrasives.html
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I use honing fluid with the diamond stone. It will keep the filings from building up in the stone.
856950
pre-polish is used to "clean" the abrasive off. the longer you tumble with each media the brighter the rock at the end. you can experiment with different amounts of time and you can always put the rock through the process again!
2229631
I don't use the steel, the diamond hone last station on right hones and polishes so steel is not needed. I've had mine for almost 2years it all depends on how much you use it.
76513
It works well. I have brought up the shine on 1920s-1930s Rogers & Bros flatware that I even found in a root cellar and simichrome worked magic. I find it less abrasive than MAAS, yet more effective at removing unwanted patina/dirt/darkness. Or, in some cases like bronze or silver where the patina enhances the piece in spots, the less abrasive nature of the polish allows for strategic polishing. Example: a vintage Mexican silver bracelet with beautifully worked silver, the darker parts that enhance the piece are blended into the bright fully polished silver of the parts that look best when shined. Tip for flatware: a dry "medium" to "hard" toothbrush (bristled) a little seed bead sized amount of simichrome placed directly on the prongs of fork or pattern. Brush it in where discolored or dark then use a dry white cloth or durable (Viva, for me) paper towel to wipe off & buff.
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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.
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There are two levels of stones: sharpening and polishing. Some stones up to 4,000 grit still sharpen. Beyond that, the stones polish. Both are important. But this range is really for sharpening straight razors. For just dull knives, this tri-stone might work, though the roughest side is still probably not rough enough to tackle really dull blades.
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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.
1575984
On any whetstone you should be able to see that one side looks smoother than the other. The finer the grit, the later in the honing process you use it. In this case the lighter side is the finer grit
916654
You need to get some more information/research on the different pads and their purpose by grit.1500 and 3000 is what gives mirror finish,but you have to start from lower numbered grit and increase in numbers. When you reach 800 the gra nite should be smooth and has some sheen,if not,you have not spent enough time in polishing,remember to use water
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I recommend this... Gatco 10006 Ultimate diamond hone sharpening system There is a little bit of a learning curve. I use the 22 degree slot. You can achieve a professional, polished razor sharp edge every time. Start off with the course hone first. Work it evenly both sides until you establish the 22 degrees. Then move on to the medium for a few and then to the fine hone. Little trick....If you move the hone down the length of the blade (from the grip to the tip) it will make an extremely smooth even SHARP edge. Takes a little longer to do it this way but it's worth it. I recommend this... Gatco 10006 Ultimate diamond hone sharpening system There is a little bit of a learning curve. I use the 22 degree slot. You can achieve a professional, polished razor sharp edge every time. Start off with the course hone first. Work it evenly both sides until you establish the 22 degrees. Then move on to the medium for a few and then to the fine hone. Little trick....If you move the hone down the length of the blade (from the grip to the tip) it will make an extremely smooth even SHARP edge. Takes a little longer... » Read More I recommend this... Gatco 10006 Ultimate diamond hone sharpening system There is a little bit of a learning curve. I use the 22 degree slot. You can achieve a professional, polished razor sharp edge every time. Start off with the course hone first. Work it evenly both sides until you establish the 22 degrees. Then move on to the medium for a few and then to the fine hone. Little trick....If you move the hone down the length of the blade (from the grip to the tip) it will make an extremely smooth even SHARP edge. Takes a little longer to do it this way but it's worth it. « Show Less