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Shapton Pro Grit Progression Recommendation?

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wlai

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I'm wanting to try my hands on waterstones rather than rely on gadgets. Mind you they are good gadgets, edge pro and worksharp, but still gadgets and I want to learn some skills.

I'm looking to buy a set of Shapton Pro stones, and wondering which three to go with. 1000, 2000, 5000? Or is there another set that would be better for me? I think really rough repairs I'll have another way, and for really high polishing I do have a strop I can use.

BTW I did try to look but couldn't find anything specific to Shapton Pro waterstones. Thanks!


William
 
I would recommend the Shapton Pro 1k and 5k with an Atoma 400 for a grinding and lapping. One thing you don't want to neglect is the lapping of a Shapton stone, they are very hard stones and you don't want to go more that a few knives without lapping otherwise it becomes a time consuming task.

I use these stones in a professional setting and they perform exceptionally, you will be very pleased with them.
 
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