Recommendation? Cutting up Naniwa Japanese Diamond for Tsprof Blitz

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So recently I have been considering moving to the dark side and getting a guided sharpener, specifically the Tsprof Blitz 360.

My reasoning is around consistency and hand fatigue when using whetstones.
Now I don't have any issues getting my knives sharp with my current kit, it is just not enjoyable anymore and is beginning to feel more like a chore, hence I don't do it as much, so in not doing it as much you loose 'hand sharpening fitness' and it get even less enjoyable.

So to my question....I have a set of Naniwa Diamond stones and a VID stone, has anyone had experience in cutting these up with a waterjet cutter?

I was thinking of getting 3 1x6 inch stones and a single 3x2 made up from each diamond stone.

Is 1x6 the optimum size for the Blitz? Or can it handle longer?
 
just commenting. do you have experience with guided sharpening systems? i have. Exduct system (lansky like). And ruixin pro iii system (edge pro apex like). Great results, geometry, sharpness, enjoyment, satisfaction. Hundreds of hours. All great.

Then i grew tired and started questioning the ratio of efforts expense (incl energy, time) vs result. So i taught myself freehanding and ... stuck with it. Actually i only do touchups anymore (incl feeling the burr). One wouldn't do touchups with a GRSS! One can, but one wouldn't. Similar to cooking 2 eggs. Sure you could heat up 1 gallon of water in a pot on an electric stove and then put in the 2 eggs , wait again , then take them out or

In short, i find my lazy efficient way of freehanding enjoyable and more effort less than using any GRSS.

maybe we should conduct a poll
"In your opinion, which method feels more draining (of efforts energy time mental physical), especially in the long run: GRSS or freehanding?"

Most will vote for GRSS but there will be some who think the opposite and honestly mean it. Okay then.

As i said, this is just a commentary. Hope you enjoy the tsprof even beyond the initial 2yrs of ownership. i still appreciate my ruixin and use it when necessary but i appreciate my lala freehanding skills even more. gooda luck!
 
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I would be very worried that they would delaminate when getting cut. If they didn't and it worked out just swell then what you are left with are 1/2" thick stones without the dovetail ends to locate with. While the extra thickness and blank ends are not quite "deal killers" they would certainly detract from the enjoyment of using them. You would probably be much better off selling them and buying mounted stones specifically made for a guided sharpener.
 
Posted on Edge Snobs FB Page asking a similar question, and one of the guys mentioned Jende had a limited run of these exact plates/stones they had cut up for edge pro. They were his favourite progression of plates...until they got stolen...

Ended up chatting with Jende on Facebook and they use a wet tile saw to cut their stones.

Just considering my options, I have definitely decided to get some sort of guided system. I was considering Tormek as well but I decided it was probably overkill and way too expensive.
I have the Naniwa Plates already and didn't want to just leave them go to waste as they work brilliantly freehand and would work even better guided.

I will probably hold off on cutting them up them until I see how the Chosera set that come with the TSProf Combo work on my knives. To be honest they will probably be fine and the 1 Maxamet knife I have that may present issues probably doesn't warrant chopping up a perfectly good whetstone.
 
I wonder what type of blade they used to cut them on a tile saw? The resin/diamond would be hard on a carbide blade and the aluminum would be brutal to cut with a diamond blade. I know Gritomatic has some of the Jende diamond stones in the EP format.

Come to think of it, the stones Gritomatic has have stainless steel mounts, so those must have been made to order.
 
I think they use a diamond blade and the water reduces how much the Aluminium sticks to the diamond blade. If I do end up cutting them up I will use a 'for hire' wet tile cutter.
 
I've inadvertently tried cutting aluminum up with my wet saw with a diamond blade and it didn't go so well. I have cut up mild steel and carbide rods with success, but don't use your good blade.
 
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