Where can I buy a Japanese stones sharpen set

needler420

needler420

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And what's a good set. Want something that sharpens all and lasts. Serrations too. Of Japanese origin.

I don't trust two sites that sell counterfeits. Thanks.
 
I don't really think you'll find a waterstone product to sharpen serrations. You'll need some diamond files for that. But I basically just recommend you buy Naniwa Pro stones. Phenomenal stones. I am a huge fan of waterstones, but DMT plates are pretty kickass too. The EC is my main reprofiler now and for 98% of uses has replaced all my low grit stones.

But yeah, Nan Pro from anywhere. They are readily available from a number of major retailers
 
Japanese water stones are not made to sharpen serrations.

I bought a very nice set of stones from Japanese Knife Imports.com. They have a few varieties of sharpening water stones as well as a type of diamond stone what will last a very long time. Take a look at their sharpening section and their knives as well. Good people.
 
Yeah you'd maybe want to look into triangular India stone rods for serration work.
 
Sigma Power Select II in 240, 1000 and 3000. Good set of SiC stones. Sharpens all. Lasts long enough.
 
Naniwa professional 400

Bester 1200 { Imanishi }

Suehiro Rika 5k

Naniwa Snow White 8k

Kitayama 8K
The first 3 are the core set.
the snow white & Kit are nice to have if you have extra cash. & like a super polish.
here's a link with a ton of info.
https://www.fine-tools.com/japwas.html

eventually you'll end up here.
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Can envision just that with edge leading. Compromise would be edge trailing only strokes.
 
Post number 10 checking in with a vote for Shapton glass. Diamond file for serrated. As stated, India triangle does well for kitchen serrated.

Russ
 
needler420 said:
And what's a good set. Want something that sharpens all and lasts. Serrations too. Of Japanese origin.

I don't trust two sites that sell counterfeits. Thanks.
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Sharpton glass stones seem to be the ones you want - made in Japan and high quality. I don't have any so can't speak from my own experience. I have a 1000 and 3000 grit Naniwa Chosera (now Pro) and I like both a lot.
 
Do not sharpen the scallops of a serrated blade unless you are highly skilled. If not, it's highly likely you will simply ruin the serrated blade. FYI, you sharpen from the backside of serrations and polish the scallops on the front. The idea with a serrated blade is to remove as little as possible because once the scallops are gone there is no getting them back.

As for stones... many factors can play into the selection you make but in general I do most of my sharpening with a 500 & 2000 Shapton Glass or my Kohetsu 800 & 2000. The Atoma 140 is a must IMO for lapping and rough work.
 
Jason B. said:
FYI, you sharpen from the backside of serrations and polish the scallops on the front.
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Depends entirely on how the serrations are cut. Many serrated knives have a hollow grind on the back and if you use a flat stone on that side you're only going to be contacting the very tips of the serrations.

 
Thats the point and it actually works best on hollow ground blades. A Spyderco Endura for example: I lay the backside flat on a 1k waterstone making a few passes to raise a small burr then I power strop to finish. Minimal metal removed, no distortion to the serration and it's easy to make them screaming sharp in seconds.
 
You'll end up cutting the peaks off of your serrations that way and the interior of serrations still do need honing--just less so than the points.
 
I'll have to make a video or take some photos. It makes complete contact until about 1mm over the inner apex of the scallop. I've sharpened my Brothers matriarch like this for years and it still looks brand new.
 
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