Woodstock SteeleX D1130 1000 Grit and 6000 Grit Japanese Waterstone
by WOODSTOCK
 |
List Price: Our Price: $36.95 You Save: $10.15 (22%) Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Category: Tools See more product details |
Product Details
Manufacturer: WOODSTOCKModel: D1130
Product features:
- Grit: 1000 and Grit: 6000 combination
- Only water is need to lubricate the cutting edge
- Steelex D1044 Honing Guide
- Suehiro D1069 Deluxe Japanese Stone #1200
- Steelex D1070 6000 Grit Japanese Waterstone
- Steelex D1071 8000 Grit Japanese Waterstone
- Steelex D1118 Sharpening Stone Set
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Woodstock SteeleX D1130 1000 Grit and 6000 Grit Japanese Waterstone
Customer Review: Decent performance and reasonably priced
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this stone for $30. It is more expensive compared to typical oil stones which only cost $3-10. However, a waterstone grinds more uniform and the resulting edges are more polished.
This combination 1000 + 6000 grit Japanese waterstone is 2" wide, 8" long and 1" deep. It is an artificial water stone. A waterstone works fast and consistent because it constantly reveals new grinding surfaces. This also means it wears out fast and one must keep its surface flat by lapping the stone frequently. This stone is fairly soft even for a waterstone, so I need to lap the stone once per knife, unless I am doing a compound bevel edge, then I may do one more when I switch the angle. I recommend getting a diamond stone for lapping, like this: DMT W6FP 6-Inch Diamond Tabletop Whetstone, Fine Grit, DMT W6CP 6" Diamond Whetstone Sharpener - Coarse With Plastic Box or others. A diamond stone not only can work as a lapping stone, but it functions as a coarse sharpening stone. The real important point is not what you use to keep this stone flat, but the fact that you must have a mean to do so. You do not have to get a diamond stone.
I have one criticism. I wish the 1000 and the 6000 grit surfaces are not equally thick. Because the 1000 grit surface wears out much faster than the 6000 grit surface, it would have been nice if the 1000 grit surface is twice as thick as the 6000 grit surface.
***A short explanation of waterstone for those unfamiliar with it***
Japanese waterstones are known for its unique performance. Water is essential for the sharpening performance of these stones, thus their names. They are quick to work with. This is because waterstones are made with small abrasive particles which are loosely held together. During sharpening, the surface particles easily come loose and revealing new layer of particles for fast and consistent sharpening. The loose particles are then carried away by the surrounding water and form a slurry which also assists the sharpening process. The disadvantages of waterstones are that the stones wear out fast and the slurry can be messy.
*Update on Jun 08, 2010*
I have worn the 1000 grit side down to 1/8", while the 6000 grit side is 3/8". I have upgraded to a 2000 grit and a 5000 grit Naniwa Super stones. In comparison, the Naniwa Super stones are more expensive, but higher performance and larger. Although I have out grown this combination stone, I don't regret buying it. It was relative inexpensive and it is soft, which is a good stone to learn. Although a softer stone requires frequent lapping, it has a nice feel to it and provides decent feedback.
More Woodstock SteeleX D1130 1000 Grit and 6000 Grit Japanese Waterstone Customer Reviews:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Description of Woodstock SteeleX D1130 1000 Grit and 6000 Grit Japanese Waterstone
To achieve a surgically sharp edge on your tools, nothing works faster or better than Japanese water stones. The abrasive slurry produced on top of the stone cuts aggressively and polishes the blade as it sharpens. If you've never tried sharpening with water stones before, you'll be astounded by the results. Combo Stone, 1000/6000 Grit.Sharpening Stones Tools
Tools and Hardware
Bestsellers in Sharpening Stones Tools
EZE-LAP LSF Super Fine Diamond HoneEZE-LAP; Tools
Best price: $6.69
DMT 3-inch Dia-Sharp Diamond Sharpener, Coarse, Credit Card SizedDMT; Tools
Best price: $7.68
Price in other shops:
EZE-LAP 86SF 3 by 8 Super Fine Diamond Stone with SheathEZE-LAP; Tools
Best price: $41.66
Price in other shops:
EZE-LAP 26SF 1 by 3 Super Fine Diamond Pocket Stone with SheathEZE-LAP; Tools
Best price: $8.05
Norton JM6 1/ 2 x 2-1/ 2 x 11-1/ 2" Medium Grit Crystolon IM313 Replacement OilstoneSt Gobain Abrasives; Norton; St Gobain Abrasives; Misc.; BISS
Best price: $31.97
Price in other shops:
Smith's DBSC 6" COARSE Diamond Bench Stone w/ "Micro Tool Sharpening Pad"Smith Abrasives; Tools
Best price: $18.85
Price in other shops:
DMT A4C 4-Inch Diamond Whetstone For Use With Aligner - CoarseDMT; Tools
Best price: $11.84
Price in other shops:
DMT SO6F Flexi-Sharp 2 X 3" - FineDMT; Tools
Best price: $21.18
Price in other shops:
DMT FWE Diafold Sharpener Extra-FineDMT; Tools
Best price: $14.00
Price in other shops:
DMT DCSFH Diamond Cone Small with HandleDMT; Tools
Best price: $26.90
Price in other shops:
Similar Tools and Hardware Products
Scalpmaster Barber StropScalpmaster; Scalpmaster; Health Care
Best price: $8.99
Kotobuki King 250+1000/ K-80 ComboKotobuki; Kotobuki; Kitchen
Best price: $24.95
Price in other shops:
Lansky Nathan's Natural Honing OilLansky; Lansky; Release date: 2005-08-31; Sports
Best price: $1.16
Price in other shops:
Irwin M444SB6N Blue Chip Bevel Edge Woodworking Chisel Set, 6-Piece (Box set)IRWIN; Tools
Best price: $59.48
Price in other shops:
Fromm Strop Dressing, 4-Ounce BottleFromm International; Fromm; Release date: 2008-08-06; Health Care
Best price: $6.99
Price in other shops:
The Complete Guide to Sharpeningby Leonard Lee
Taunton Press; Published: 1996-07-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $14.14
Price in other shops:
DMT W6FP 6-Inch Diamond Whetstone Sharpener - Fine With Plastic BoxDMT; Tools
Best price: $28.16
Price in other shops:
Nagura Stone, 7/ 8" x 7/ 8" x 3"HARIMA ENTERPRISES CORP; Tools
Best price: $14.99
Robert Larson 800-1800 Honing GuideRobert Larson Co; Tools
Best price: $4.99
Price in other shops:
Steelex D1091 Sharpening Stone HolderSteelex; Tools
Best price: $15.95
Price in other shops: