I finally sprung for a set of Shapton Pro Stones

[SC_Dave]

Ordered the 120, 320, 1000, 2000, 5000 and a Nagura slurry stone. Hope they live up to their hype.
David

 

[BladeCommander]

I've been looking at those recently.
Let us know how you like them.

I have a couple Smiths Diamond benchstones that I like, but I was looking for something to further refine my edges. I just haven't saved the money to buy them yet.

 

[eKretz]

I have had mine for years, love them. I have 320, 1000, 2000, 8000, and 12000. The 8000 is my least favorite - feels too rubbery to me.

 

[Jason B.]

Ordered the 120, 320, 1000, 2000, 5000 and a Nagura slurry stone. Hope they live up to their hype.
David

Nice set! You will enjoy them.

 

[stereo.pete]

I started with a set of Shapton Pro's and still use them when I head over to a friend's house to sharpen their knives. Shapton's are great splash and go knives, although the best I've used are currently my Gesshin soakers.