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ABOUT THIS PRODUCT: Imanishi #220
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This large coarse stone is a fantastic workhorse for those that burn through 200-320 grit stones . A great way to start working on very dull or knives with minor damages, and wears slow for a coarse grit stone. We use this stone here at the shop in our sharpening progression and have come to really enjoy it. It is quite thirsty though and we would recommend keeping them soaking in water at all times.
Dimensions: 205x75x50mm
customers love their sharp knife
Matt F.
First of all, for some reason I had a problem ordering this online—it didn't seem to be available anywhere else in North America, by the way—and the folks at Sharp Knife Shop went out of their way to straighten that out and get the stone to me. Very pleased with the service. Very pleased with the stone too. I wanted a bevel-setter that would give me plenty of much-needed practice, so this seemed perfect. First, I would suggest you lap *before* you use it the first time. Mine belched out a couple of large bubbles in the first 30 seconds or so, and then nothing. When I began to use it I got loadup very quickly, so I got the diamond stone out and aha! It started drinking water when I splashed it and the loadup (it cuts fast, no worries there) was more manageable. I think next time it'll soak more naturally so we'll see. It does cut and it's firm enough to give you a good flat bevel if you do your part, where the really soft coarse stones can give you problems. Some reviewers mention getting a lot of sandy mud but I didn't experience that at all. Apexed two practice knives and thinned a beater I actually use in the kitchen and it performed quite well. Again, feel the top and bottom when you get it and if it feels a bit slick compared to the side, lap it first thing and you'll be good to go. Again, it cuts, so be careful with your skin on it! Don't ask me how I know! : )
Donman F.
I enjoy using large stones. This Imanishi 220 grit stone is definitely thirsty and thinking of permanently soaking it in water. I use the stone to set the bevel of dull knives or remove chips. Cuts fast with good feedback, it does a great job setting the foundation to progress to the next grit level. I have no problems jumping from 220 to 1000 grit using this stone.
Philippe B.
It`s not fun, but it works.
Dishes less than I expected. Is WAY MORE thirsty than I expected. Even permasoaked, if not sealed, it still drinks water fast as hell. Scratch pattern is not so bad for speed. Can't have everything.
From the amount of it, cutting behavior, and dishing factor, it's worth its price amply if you know what you do. It's like a cheap stainless german knife: good to have around for rough jobs, will be repaid for in spades, but you just don't want to use it if you don't need to.
Matt F.
First of all, for some reason I had a problem ordering this online—it didn't seem to be available anywhere else in North America, by the way—and the folks at Sharp Knife Shop went out of their way to straighten that out and get the stone to me. Very pleased with the service. Very pleased with the stone too. I wanted a bevel-setter that would give me plenty of much-needed practice, so this seemed perfect. First, I would suggest you lap *before* you use it the first time. Mine belched out a couple of large bubbles in the first 30 seconds or so, and then nothing. When I began to use it I got loadup very quickly, so I got the diamond stone out and aha! It started drinking water when I splashed it and the loadup (it cuts fast, no worries there) was more manageable. I think next time it'll soak more naturally so we'll see. It does cut and it's firm enough to give you a good flat bevel if you do your part, where the really soft coarse stones can give you problems. Some reviewers mention getting a lot of sandy mud but I didn't experience that at all. Apexed two practice knives and thinned a beater I actually use in the kitchen and it performed quite well. Again, feel the top and bottom when you get it and if it feels a bit slick compared to the side, lap it first thing and you'll be good to go. Again, it cuts, so be careful with your skin on it! Don't ask me how I know! : )
Donman F.
I enjoy using large stones. This Imanishi 220 grit stone is definitely thirsty and thinking of permanently soaking it in water. I use the stone to set the bevel of dull knives or remove chips. Cuts fast with good feedback, it does a great job setting the foundation to progress to the next grit level. I have no problems jumping from 220 to 1000 grit using this stone.
Philippe B.
It`s not fun, but it works.
Dishes less than I expected. Is WAY MORE thirsty than I expected. Even permasoaked, if not sealed, it still drinks water fast as hell. Scratch pattern is not so bad for speed. Can't have everything.
From the amount of it, cutting behavior, and dishing factor, it's worth its price amply if you know what you do. It's like a cheap stainless german knife: good to have around for rough jobs, will be repaid for in spades, but you just don't want to use it if you don't need to.
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