India stone

[Robert Ptacel]

I realize that all stones smooth out as you use them but how is the edge off the India stone right out of the
box?

 

[HeavyHanded]

I did write up on one a few months ago. I lapped mine prior to use, so can't say how it would be right from the box.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ne-review-w-pics?highlight=india+stone+review

 

[Jason B.]

Most stones are like guns knives or cars and need a break-in period. Use it a few times and it should be good to go.

 

[David Martin]

Coming off a new stone my edges were a little more coarse but still fine enough as I like a more coarse edge. DM

 

[Ben Dover]

I always prefer to run any new stone over a sheet of fine 3M wet/dry paper, used wet, for five to ten "figure eight" patterns before using it. However, this is just something I do because the man who helped me learn to sharpen did it. I'm not positive that there is really any appreciable benefit to it.

 

[Robert Ptacel]

Thanks Guys for the feedback!