1000 Grit Stone ...

Hi guys

I have a green brick that I use as a mid stone and finish on a chosera 5k. But, I would like something that's very fast cutting but relatively inexpensive... Right now I have a 240/1k unknown combo but would like something proven to be a very fast cutter. It doesn't have to be 1000 grit, I suspect 800-1500 is fine, since it'll come before green brick.

If you have something in mind, please let me know... if you have one you want to move, please let me know as well

TIA

 

With a little more info I'm sure we can find you a great stone for your needs.
What is your preference as far as stones? hard/soft, muddy or not, splash n go/soaker, etc?
What do you like/dislike about the green brick?

If you don't have any preferences and sticking with 800-1.5k range... the shapton glass stone 1k is the fastest stone I have used. Hard(really hard), splash n go, minimal to no mud stone.

If speed is your ultimate goal just use only a single low grit stone(500 glass) and no other stones. Used properly it will give you a sharp toothy edge sufficient for most kitchen tasks.

 

I think I prefer softer stones because I am not a pro at sharpening and harder stones likely give me less room to mess up... I heard shapton was also very fast....

 

I've tried a lot of 1k stones, and on the softer side I like Maxim's 800. It's a big soaker, makes mud, feels great, cuts quickly, leaves a nice scratch pattern, and is great for leaving a frosty finish on kasumi cladding. Doesn't feel as good as a King 1k (to me), but cuts faster and doesn't dish as quickly.

 

Another option for lower grit that is fast, rather soft, but does not dish too quickly, and cheap, is bestor 700. Should be quite suitable since you have a green brick as the next stone in line.

 

Thanks for the feedback everyone... Any more choices? I want to stay below $50 but that maybe not possible for a brand name, quality stone>?

 

Japanese Knife Sharpening has a Bester 1200 in your price range. I like it. Maybe Dave will pipe in with a different recommendation.

 

Get a King 800. cheap, works and feels great, multi-purpose, just gettit.

 

One of my favorite stones and was going to suggest as well .

 

If you don't mind a harder stone the Shapton Pro 1000 is a winner.

 

korin's Mizuyama #1000 stone is on soft side & create nice slurry of mud!!

 

You may consider the Chosera 800 as well. As you probably know its grit indication corresponds more or less to a 1.2k JIS. A fast cutter, very versatile.

 

for a $50 budget, the bester 1200 is the best stone that can be had in that grit range IMO. if youre willing to spend some more money, grab the gesshin 1200.

 

thanks for all the information everyone

 

I'll concur with this, though my experience is somewhat limited with others

 

Bester 1200 here though I'd like to try the Gesshin 1000 grit XL. Gotta save up for that one.

 

i believe jon developed the 1200 because there were things about the 1k he wasnt quite happy with.

 

to the OP, im not sure whether you use stainless or carbon, but ive found that i liked using the bester 1200 more for mainly carbon knives and the bester 1k more for stainless knives. gesshin 1200 is better on both stainless and carbon, and its splash and go.

 

I don't care much for splash and go stones however...

 

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