Basic sharpening with the Norton India

Jason B.

Jason B.

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My last Michigan made video and one some have been waiting a while to see :)

Enjoy!
[video=youtube;8VPCvd5hUVQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VPCvd5hUVQ[/video]
 
Thanks for the vid!

I have India stone just like it. I think I picked up 2 for 15 bucks,
and bang per buck, it really can't be beat.
The orange side (I think 400 grit), puts a really nice biting edge on knives.

I have used one for about 6 years (the other is still in the box),
and there is a significant dishing in the middle.

I always true my water stones, but was hesitant to true the India stone,
because the binder seems so harsh, the stone itself is so cheap, and
I worry about the wear on my diamond plates.

Do you lap your India stones?

Thanks and good luck.
 
Thanks for watching.

No, and when it comes time the sidewalk is your best option. I find it to be a extremely slow wearing stone.
 
Your sharpening movements are so smooth & methodical :thumbup:

Good video, thanks for sharing.
 
Thanks, bluntcut

And thanks for watching.
 
bluntcut said:
Your sharpening movements are so smooth & methodical :thumbup:

Good video, thanks for sharing.
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Agreed, I noticed that too. Easy to see the muscle memory is really dialed in. That must be a very nice place to be (count me envious). :thumbup:

Good video, Jason. And welcome to the great American desert southwest. :)


David
 
Thanks, David

It's nice living in a warmer climate, I know, it gets HOT! But after 31 years of cold I'm ready for the change.
 
Thanks for the video. Really enjoyed watching it.

I believe the Norton stone is a good buy for many people that just look to maintain a good working tool. My father has one that is over 20 years old. I recently dug up one and sharpened my Burger Atlas flipper with N690.

Here is a video.

[video=youtube;oLx_VL27fy8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLx_VL27fy8[/video]
 
Nice stone! I need to find one like that.

I've been hearing a lot lately "with this old stone" and its kinda funny. The abrasive used is still aluminum oxide, which is a 9.0 on the Mohs scale.
 
You need to look into insuring those wrists/hands. That is some impressive muscle memory. No hesitation at all. And i'm glad to see i'm not the only one who does the finger nail test that way.
 
Thanks for another great video. I just love a quick and efficient way of sharpening!
 
Thanks for watching.

Yes, simplicity at its best :)
 
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