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khawk77

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Ok, so I've asked a few times for recommendations for sharpening stones, I've read many, many posts, and I've shopped around to find what's available in my price range (<$100). I am still confused about what to get. I want to be able to acheive a shaving sharp edge with good finish. Below I'm listing some links of setups I've found. Hopefully someone can tell me which one (if any) I should purchase.

http://www.amazon.com/Rockler-3-Pie...qid=1391379725&sr=8-6&keywords=waterstone+kit

http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Naniwa-Japanese-Waterstone-P302C97.aspx --I would buy all 3

http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Naniwa-Japanese-Combination-Waterstone-P303C97.aspx --I would buy 2

http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Naniwa-Japanese-Combination-Waterstone-Set-P324C97.aspx

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Japanese-Wa...761?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43c22f5161

http://www.amazon.com/Arkansas-Tri-...qid=1391302520&sr=8-42&keywords=tri+sharpener

http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Ultimate-Oil-Stone-Kit-P320C100.aspx

Would I be able to acheive razor sharp edges with any of these? Also, I like idea of waterstones better than oil stones, but for the price and my needs, is the price difference worth it? Thank you all very much.
 
You can get a shaving edge with a brick and some newspaper so as long as you get quality stones that can handle the steels you sharpen then the only thing left to do is practice.

In the $100 range look at the Arashiyama 1k & 6k. Can't say I would recommend the Naniwa stones you have linked, its not that they won't work but they are a very basic stone in comparison to what Naniwa offers.

Personally I would look at better stones and build a set over time as budget allows. Starting with 1 high quality stone is better than having to buy a whole new set. Buying right the first time saves money.
 
It's not only the stones that are going to get your knives sharp, it's your skill level, patience, and understanding of what you are doing.
 
I've been using an old combination stone that used to belong to my grandfather. I have no idea what the grit is on it...it's just labeled coarse and fine. I've been able to acheive a decent edge using it, but I'm looking to take a step further. Would a single better quality stone like the Arashiyama be enough to obtain a nice edge?
 
I think you need to forget the word "quality" for the time being. You may want to try a finer stone if you want to bring your edges up a notch. Most stones you are/will be looking at are going to be of good quality. If you really want to get picky, start looking at type of abrasive, wear rate and the type of binder. The type of steels you're sharpening, your budget and your patience are what will make these decisions for you primarily. As it is, it sounds like your stone is a standard oil stone. I'm guessing that a 1k or 2k grit would be a nice step up for you. Or if you want an arkansas, a hard would be good. Just assumptions here though.
 
I posted earlier on your thread a way you can sharpen using cheap arkansas stones and leather strops loaded with compounds.
I would buy a lansky tri-hone, two leather strops off ebay, and black, white, green, and red compound. Just go ahead and get it! No need for any more searching, this set-up is wonderful and will last you years longer than japanese stones.
 
khawk77 said:
I've been using an old combination stone that used to belong to my grandfather. I have no idea what the grit is on it...it's just labeled coarse and fine. I've been able to acheive a decent edge using it, but I'm looking to take a step further. Would a single better quality stone like the Arashiyama be enough to obtain a nice edge?
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The 1k and 6k Arashiyama is a good entry set, the 6k is still one of my favorite stones but there are higher quality stones such as the Naniwa Chosera, Shapton, and Nubatama. Sets of these high quality stones can easily run $200-$300 for a basic 3 stone set so buying one at a time can make it a little easier on the budget while giving you the best sharpening tools available.

Starting with something around 1k would be a safe bet.
 
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