Help with Lansky Super Sapphire stone.

[Phillip.smith47]

Hi Guys,

I really need some help using the sapphire stone.

Should I still look for a burr using this stone? Will it be smaller than with other stones?

How long does it take to get a good result with this stone after the fine diamond stone?

Any advice on using the sapphire and anything else would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Phil.

 

[Constant Gardener]

THe sapphire is more for polishing. You won't get a noticeable burr, i don't. Use very lift pressure and soft strikes with the sapphire.

 

[Ajack60]

Going from the fine diamond to the sapphire will take some time to get the polished edge. There is a yellow ultra fine ceramic that is between the fine diamond and sapphire ceramic. You may want to get the ultra fine as another step in getting a clean polished edge.
I do, fine diamond, ultra fine ceramic, sapphire ceramic and finish with a light strop.
I do use oil on the ceramic to keep them clean, the sapphire does not take much off compared to the ultra fine.

 

[hindererhopeful]

It takes a little while to get a nice polish on the the blade. Iv'e found the Lansky Leather Stropping hone really helps.

 

[pondoro]

What Ajack said. I added the super sapphire to the basic three-stone set and it did nothing. I added the yellow ultra fine stone in between fine and sapphire and now it works.

 

[Phillip.smith47]

Thank you guys for taking time to reply. I will definitely get the yellow ultra fine hone and use it like you suggested.

Should I get much of a burr with this hone?

 

[Ajack60]

Thank you guys for taking time to reply. I will definitely get the yellow ultra fine hone and use it like you suggested.

Should I get much of a burr with this hone?

Not at all, but remember, you want to feel for a burr after every stone you use. How else will you know you're reaching the apex of the edge?
Also, if I remember correctly the fine diamond is 600 grit, the yellow ceramic is 1000 grit and the sapphire is 2000 grit.