Is this stone appropriate for sharpening straight razors?
1814455
Although I've never tried a straight razor on it, I think it might be workable. Not certain, but the fine edge seems like it would be okay.
1814456
Not sure, but if it helps, I used it to sharpen my clippers, the straight razor blades may be too brittle
1814457
I just recently got into straight razor shaving so thanks for asking.Not entirely. The arkansas stone is only around 1,200 grit give or take so it would only be useful for setting a bevel on a dull razor. You'll want higher grits. The most common grits are 4,000 to sharpen, 8,000 to polish, and 10,000 to finish. The Arkansas stone should only be used if you're working with a very dull, aged razor. Give this post a read and hopefully it will help.http://straightrazorplace.com/srpwiki/index.php/Beginner%27s_Guide_to_HoningGood Luck and shave on!
1814458
No. Though I can get a knife blade sharp enough to shave arm hair with this tool a straight razor is made of finer stuff. If your razor has been damaged or misused to the point where this tool might even be considered then it is too far gone.
1814459
I just recently got into straight razor shaving so thanks for asking. Not entirely. The arkansas stone is only around 1,200 grit give or take so it would only be useful for setting a bevel on a dull razor. You'll want higher grits. The most common grits are 4,000 to sharpen, 8,000 to polish, and 10,000 to finish. The Arkansas stone should only be used if you're working with a very dull, aged razor. Give this post a read and hopefully it will help. http://straightrazorplace.com/srpwiki/index.php/Beginner%27s_Guide_to_Honing Good Luck and shave on!
957542
Yes, it will take any Edge Pro compatible stone. If your knives are in decent condition and you just want to bring them back from ok to real sharp then the included stones will suffice. If you intend to do anything more intense than that you should pick up some additional stones sooner rather than later. Google around and you will find lots of alternative sources for stones for Edge pro.
1167779
It is a small stone with diamond dust. I use it to touch up the edge on HSS lathe tools, not for heavy use. It would be fine for pocket knives or small edged tools, for example to take off burrs on an end mill or router bit, but not for heavy-duty resharpening. It's nice to have it handy in my machinist chest by the lathe.
158043
I would suggest a good leather strop, these lansky stones are not the best for something so precise as a straight razor
210814
Yes. If it is steel it can be sharpened. Your flat edged chisels will see the best results. If you are putting on the edge from bad damage or some such, then use the corse stone and work your way to the medium grit and then fine grit. If you are just honing the edge start with the medium grit. Your rounded tip chisel will require a little more attention to detail but should still give you a good edge. HIH.
975235
Any flat stone or crock stick will work. The blade is a modified tanto so it's a little less tricky to sharpen than the original style tanto. Good luck.
1823611
Very fine. Soft stone. I use it on my kitchen knives and it works very well. Hope this helps.
2178076
Not being an expert sharpener. I don't know. I have a diamond stone which I would use for a regular blade.The S miths would be great for the wide variety of serrated kitchen knives. The serrated bread knife jumps to mind. Take a stab at it.
703635
We have never tried to sharpen a straight razor... but it should. It comes with 3 different sanding belts for bigger tools to more delicate knives. It did well with hair cutting scissors.
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.
333684
I don't think I would use it, I have only used it on straight knives, I use a diamond hone instead, or for that expensive of a knife it might pay to have it sharpened
1967158
Don't now recall how ad described them, but the stone has a fine grit on one side (good for initially dressing the edge of a dulled knife or tool) and a ultra-fine grit on the other side which is great for honing to a really fine edge. I use my stone mainly for our good kitchen knives, but have also used it with my wood chisels and wood planes, where it really shines. If you want something to work heavier tools, like machetes, axes and hatchets, you'll need something else -- bigger for safety and with a coarser grit -- maybe medium on one side, fine on the other.
1911338
I use it for sharpening only. I hone blades on a stone. This is not diamond coated.
1752465
This blade is too long for a whetstone & the blade has a step down which may be difficult to sharpen with a tool, though it would probably work best. A grinder will take off a lot material and make a straight edge hard to keep.
1184360
Yes, its great for use on a whetstone for sharpening knives, or use on cutting boards...its food grade, so its safe...'a little goes a long ways'
486989
It might work, but you will be sharpening it often. It does come with a sharpening stone.
1823612
The stone is 'Fine'. 600 grit is very coarse. The description is probably a typo...I keep my stone at work as I always carry a Buck Knife with me and find it handy if I need a quick sharpening. Make sure you use honing oil.