Shapton GS 120?

Magnaminous_G

Magnaminous_G

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Time for a new coarse stone. So, I've been using my Naniwa Omura 150 for quite a while now, but there are certainly things about it that annoy me. One, it is a pretty fast-dishing stone. But even worse is the weird way the binders rise to the surface and gum up. I've dealt with this by going over it with the DMT XXC before using, but that's an extra step. On top of that, for a 150 grit stone, I don't think it's particularly fast. So... time for an upgrade. I settled on the Shapton Glass Stone 120. I was very impressed with the Shapton GS 500, as you all know. It is a speed demon and a joy to use. I think the 120 is going to be an absolute monster. It's on the way now.

Anybody have any experience with this stone?
 
No experience, but what are you going to use this for? That thing is going to cut like hell, without a doubt. I am sure it is going to be a "reprofiling" stone. But why not a 320, or 220? Only curious, nothing else.

I also love the 1k that I bought. That is a seriously fine stone. Shapton is a great stone for sure.
 
Well mine is fadter than my 140 atoma. Minimal dishing for the work it does.
 
Now you just need a 2k green brick and you'll be set :D

I'm sure you will enjoy the 120, shaptons are good stones.
 
L2bravo said:
No experience, but what are you going to use this for? That thing is going to cut like hell, without a doubt. I am sure it is going to be a "reprofiling" stone. But why not a 320, or 220? Only curious, nothing else.

I also love the 1k that I bought. That is a seriously fine stone. Shapton is a great stone for sure.
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Yup, reprofiling. I should post pics of some of the knives I've got to sharpen now. :) Edges banged up with bad chipping, tips completely rounded off, etc. I could do it with the 500, but it would take longer than I want. I think 120 to 500 is a healthy jump. No need for an in-between stone, but we'll see when it gets here, will post a review.
 
Magnaminous_G said:
Yup, reprofiling. I should post pics of some of the knives I've got to sharpen now. :) Edges banged up with bad chipping, tips completely rounded off, etc. I could do it with the 500, but it would take longer than I want. I think 120 to 500 is a healthy jump. No need for an in-between stone, but we'll see when it gets here, will post a review.
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I would think you are correct on your progression. I would bet a 120, 500, 1000, would do quite well. I am holding off buying more Shaptons right now, as I am probably going to buy an Edge Pro, for which I will buy a ton of Shaptons! I think between DMT's and Shaptons, there isn't much to be left wanting.
 
L2bravo said:
I would think you are correct on your progression. I would bet a 120, 500, 1000, would do quite well. I am holding off buying more Shaptons right now, as I am probably going to buy an Edge Pro, for which I will buy a ton of Shaptons! I think between DMT's and Shaptons, there isn't much to be left wanting.
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Agreed! Although I have to say I love the hazy polish of a good water stone.
 
Just wait till you try the 2k 4k and 8k.. All the sudden the 16 and 30k start to seem like sane ideas ;)
 
Just got the stone last night. Reprofiled an X45 German utility knife. The Shapton 120 is a very dense stone, not nearly as thirsty as the 500. Cuts *very* fast, powered though some deep chips quickly. I definitely recommend letting some water sit on the stone's surface for 10 minutes before using. Releases abrasives slowly but consistently, doesn't mud and doesn't load. Excellent coarse stone, in my opinion. :thumbup:
 
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