Shapton Stones...Shapton Glass Stones or Shapton Pro Stones?

Mikey's Deli

Mikey's Deli

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I have pretty much made up my mind on getting some Shapton Stones. Originally I was set on the Pro Stones. Advice from an expert or two. But then I watched some demos of the Glass Stones and was very impressed.

If I am correct (good chance I am not), simply stated, the Glass stones are a ceramic stone laid on top of a glass slab and the Pro Stones are a homogenized mix of the two, glass and ceramic, in one block.
Please correct me if I am mistaken.

I plan on using these stones very often as I will be sharpening knives for money. I will be sharpening Chef knives as well as fixed blades and folders alike.

I have watched a few of Mr. Edgy's videos, (a sharpener I consider to be quite talented and deft) but have yet to see him promote the Shapton stones. I have still a lot to watch, so please bear with me.

So, basically I am waffling between the stone styles and could use some help from the pros, experts and fanatics. All of which I hope to someday resemble.

thanks,

-mikey p.
 
My experience with Shapton stones are limited to the 1000, 2000, and 5000 Shapton Pro and the 4000 Shapton Glass.

I prefer the "feel" of the Pro series over the Glass--perhaps it's the product of the finer grit of the 4000, but it sort of feels like sharpening with a piece of glazed tile. The Pro 5000 had a similar "feel" but it was not quite as bad. Although I have no complaints about the performance of the 4000, I'm considering other options in the 4000 - 5000 grit range (I gave the 5000 Pro to my brother).

Of the four Shaptons that I do have experience with, I like the "feel" of the 2000 grit Shapton Pro the best.
 
Cynic2701 said:
My experience with Shapton stones are limited to the 1000, 2000, and 5000 Shapton Pro and the 4000 Shapton Glass.

I prefer the "feel" of the Pro series over the Glass--perhaps it's the product of the finer grit of the 4000, but it sort of feels like sharpening with a piece of glazed tile. The Pro 5000 had a similar "feel" but it was not quite as bad. Although I have no complaints about the performance of the 4000, I'm considering other options in the 4000 - 5000 grit range (I gave the 5000 Pro to my brother).

Of the four Shaptons that I do have experience with, I like the "feel" of the 2000 grit Shapton Pro the best.
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Sweet. Can I assume you didn't like the glazed tile feel?
I was also looking at the Naniwa Green Brick of Joy 2k and the Naniwa Snow White 8k, since I posted the OP. Seems to be a lot of hoopla about those two.
 
They both use the same abrasive. AlOx , the glass tones have a slightly higher concentration of abrasive/binder. And release abrasive slightly faster. Both sets of stones have the same limitations when dealing with high carbide steels.

The question becomes do you want to but 17mm of abrasive in the Pro or 4mm in the glass.....
 
Snakefinger said:
Sweet. Can I assume you didn't like the glazed tile feel?
I was also looking at the Naniwa Green Brick of Joy 2k and the Naniwa Snow White 8k, since I posted the OP. Seems to be a lot of hoopla about those two.
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Yes, I didn't like the feeling of skating across the stone. I have a Naniwa Snow White 8k and quite like it. It isn't really splash and go, and you will want to soak it for a few minutes prior to using it. If you let it start to dry out while you are sharpening, and intentionally begin to glaze up a little, I have noted that it provides a slightly better polish.
 
Well after much deliberation and research, I went took a 90 degree turn.
I went with a DMT 220 plate for re-profiling and lapping, the Naniwa 2k Green Brick (of joy) and the Kitayana 8k for finishing.
I read and heard in a number of places that the Kitayana goes from 8k to 10k or 12k depending...but for sure a finishing stone. Also the Green Brick can go from a 500 to a 2k or 4k grit.
Either way sounds like much more versatility in two stones than I expected.:D
Plus I have the rest of my life to stock pile stones, as I most probably will...got a feed the monkey.;)
 
Cool! I've been thinking more and more about picking up a the Naniwa 2k Aoto (Green brick). Since I'm saving up for an usuba, this stone should pair well with it.

You'll have to let us know what you think when you receive them.
 
Cynic2701 said:
Cool! I've been thinking more and more about picking up a the Naniwa 2k Aoto (Green brick). Since I'm saving up for an usuba, this stone should pair well with it.

You'll have to let us know what you think when you receive them.
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You can bet on that. I surely will.
 
I have both for the EP. I love the Pros, but IME, the Glass Stones are superior. They cut faster, and do not need flattening as often.
 
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