Ozuku Asagi, Imanishi, or Shapton 16k

[joepa150]

So if I were to buy a higher grit to follow up after the 8k Shapton Glass, here are my options. I am looking for to put a sharper edge on my kitchen knives and my pocket knives while increasing the polish/mirror look.

Shapton 16k Glass
Nubatama Bamboo 10k
Ozuku Asagi Natural Stone
Imanishi 10K

 

[Jason B.]

For pocket knives that grit range is way too high. For a kitchen knife I would go the natural route simply because a 10k natural cut edge cuts way better than one done on a synthetic polisher.

 

[joepa150]

For pocket knives that grit range is way too high. For a kitchen knife I would go the natural route simply because a 10k natural cut edge cuts way better than one done on a synthetic polisher.

So you would follow my 8k Shapton Glass with the Ozuku?
Does the Ozuku increase or decrease the polish of the Shapton 8k?

 

[Jason B.]

If you just want polish stick with the shapton glass. Natural stones produce a different finish and type of edge that cannot be compared to synthetic stones, if the reason for purchase is unclear with a natural its probably best to not purchase one. A 16k shapton will leave a nice mirror finish more to the affect of what you are looking for.

 

[joepa150]

If you just want polish stick with the shapton glass. Natural stones produce a different finish and type of edge that cannot be compared to synthetic stones, if the reason for purchase is unclear with a natural its probably best to not purchase one. A 16k shapton will leave a nice mirror finish more to the affect of what you are looking for.

Thanks. I guess a function should be more important than aesthetics but I do like that polished look.

 

[Jason B.]

I've been there

 

[joepa150]

I've been there

If you don't mind I have another question. Here is my stone progression on the Edge Pro: 220 EP, 400 EP, 1000EP, 4000 Shapton Glass, and 8000 Shapton Glass. I find the 8k Shapton leaves a nice polish BUT there are still some noticable scratches when the light hits it at certain angles.
Do you think it would improve my edge polish (that the 8k leaves) and maybe sharpness if I added a stone between the 400 EP (~26-30 microns) and the 1000 EP (~7 microns)?

I was thinking of adding a 1k (~14.7 microns) Shapton pro or glass into the mix if it would help. I just don't want to add another stone and wast money and time sharpening if it wouldn't help/solve my problem. I could even through in 600 instead.

 

[Jason B.]

Grit is not always grit, it has different shapes, hardness levels, and the way its held within each stone is often unique to the brand. Basically what I'm trying to say (for example) is not all 1k stones will leave the same scratch pattern.

Add a stone? No, I don't thing that will help you. Spend more time with each stone and you will likely have great improvement over your current results. Your probably not getting out all scratches from lower grits, my guess would be around your 400-1000 range is your trouble area.

At 8k you shouldn't expect a perfect mirror either, it will be "mirror like" but not scratchless.

 

[joepa150]

Grit is not always grit, it has different shapes, hardness levels, and the way its held within each stone is often unique to the brand. Basically what I'm trying to say (for example) is not all 1k stones will leave the same scratch pattern.

Add a stone? No, I don't thing that will help you. Spend more time with each stone and you will likely have great improvement over your current results. Your probably not getting out all scratches from lower grits, my guess would be around your 400-1000 range is your trouble area.

At 8k you shouldn't expect a perfect mirror either, it will be "mirror like" but not scratchless.

Ok. Thanks for the advise. I have another questions that I think is kind of what you are talking about but I will create a new thread because I want other feedback on this just in case you never used the product.