Right now I have the Gatco system, which is fine for my smaller knives. But I would like to get some stones for bigger knives like my BK7. I"m looking at this: http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Ultimate-Oil-Stone-Kit-P320C100.aspx. Any oppinions or suggestions. Would like at least 3-4 stones hopefully under $100.00
first benchstones?
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I liked my DMT 6"x2" Dia-sharp stones, but for something like a bk7 you may want the 8"x3(?)". It may be over budget for the larger ones though.
Benefits are; they cut quickly, don't need to be flattened and don't need water/oil.
Detriments are; they take while to wear in, don't leave as good as a polish as waterstones (unless broken in), the diamonds can be broken free of their bond, and are comparatively expensive.
Benefits are; they cut quickly, don't need to be flattened and don't need water/oil.
Detriments are; they take while to wear in, don't leave as good as a polish as waterstones (unless broken in), the diamonds can be broken free of their bond, and are comparatively expensive.
I like the diamond stones, but for a larger knife, you would probably like larger stones.
You could buy 2 of the 8" plates for $100, maybe coarse and fine, and then buy more as you wanted to.
The bigger plates are really nice for small knives too...
You could buy 2 of the 8" plates for $100, maybe coarse and fine, and then buy more as you wanted to.
The bigger plates are really nice for small knives too...