Best extra Coarse sharpening Whetstones

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[@nizarfakhoury]

Really enjoy the new shortened versions, helps to catch up with your videos any time of day, no matter how busy a day is. Longer version once in a while will come in handy whenever we need more info. Keep up the great work.

[@iZeeRix]

I like the shorter, more specific videos more than one long one. I think it's easier to find the information I need when I have a question

[@amricke]

Thanks, Ryky. I must say that I prefer the 10-12 minute videos. Very rarely will I ever have more time than that to sit down and watch/enjoy a longer video.

[@michaelcunningham103]

Your videos are terrific. I prefer the longer more comprehensive ones when they have time indexes with them. It provides product spelling and it's easy to find or go back and review things a second time. With all the content together, I don't have to remember which video has what in it, and bounce from one to another to find something a second time. Your long one on choosing a whetstone is incredibly good.

[@davesmith5656]

One of my favorite videos. I find I keep coming back here to review videos I've watched before, to review all the info packed into them.

[@nickl2571]

I prefer this shorter, bite size format! :) The long one last year was great but if you wanted to go back to a specific section I was a bit tricky to find it. Thumbs up for this one 👍

[@waynekitt6770]

Thank you very much for all your videos, Ryky. I have just begun learning how to sharpen knives properly and of all the videos I have viewed over the past few months, yours has been be far the most informative and educational. (I am a retired teacher in San Diego so I'm sensitive to those things.) Because of your video tour of the Yaxell factory in Japan I was inspired to purchase some decent knives for my wife and daughters. (My wife's mother is Japanese and she was born in Yakosuka). I got two of the Yaxell Kiritsuke Tsuchimon 8" and one Yaxell Ran 8" Chef's knife. My only worry is that I will not be able to maintain the sharpness on them. I will just have to practice, practice, practice. You should be congratulated on your decision to be a full-time Dad and You-Tuber, because the sharpening enthusiasts are now much better with you guiding us along the way. I do have a question: one of my first purchases was a set of combination water stones, 400/1000 and 3000/8000 with an angle guide. I haven't had the gumption to go free-hand yet and by using the angle guide I developed a sway-back in my 400 stone. Is there any way to bring it back to level, or do I just cross it off for lack of experience and start with a new one? Thank you.

[@bobreid3931]

I enjoy your videos Ricki, the shorter format works for me. I use the Norton Utility file (120 grit I think) for my coarse stone for knives, and also for axes, lawn mower blades etc. I may try one of the stones in this video for my knives.

[@christer667]

Shapton glass 220 is the one I use as a repair stone, glad to hear that I wasn't way of since it´s the only one I have tried in this range. And I got to say that I am happy with it so far.

[@Burrfection]

glad i'm not lying!

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

Great video, and full of helpful information! Even for those of us who have been DIY'ers for a long time, it's nice (once in a while) to have a place to catch up on "what's out there today"...(lolz) I (personally) find these shorter videos to be a better organized format... When I just want to find something about (say) medium grit stones... I don't really want or have the time to spend wading through or "scrubbing" a two-hour video for it. AND don't get me wrong, I could sit through a "leisurely lecture" on sharpening, honing, grits, techniques... and on and on till YOU are three shades of blue and plaid in the face, WHEN it comes to leisure. SO there's probably still a nice niche for those vid's too... Might consider (just an alternative)... Arranging to do the shorter works as PART of the larger "whole"... It's a bit more work, maybe, but all that work will be primarily in editing... Obviously, YOUR choice to use it now or later... or just think about it... But basically, script and shoot for the Larger (2-hour) presentation... AND then find "breaking points" as you edit for releasing the "short versions" first in a series... Hell, even cut out parts between the "short versions" that can then be put in as segues for the "scene to scene" mix in the Long Version... AND release the Long (full?) version of the whole lecture on a regular schedule for those who are "real fans" and want or have the time for "the deep dive"... Extra footage can be an attractive reason for going "full version", too... AND everyone gets what they're looking for. ;o)

[@bubblehead7680]

As far as vids about a certain series of stones, I prefer the shortened version so I can simply refer to them. I like both long and short vids depending on the subject.

[@robertdouglas4293]

I understand your experimentation with strops, I won't mention specific adhesives, may I suggest experimentation with marine epoxies, though, this might be, another avenue to explore. Good luck!

[@mathewringle8444]

Could I use a Shapton 120 as a lapping stone for my fine and ultra fine stones?

[@frankhead593]

I was thinking the same … I have problem for lapping this stone and I think I will buy the 220 sg for thinning my knife

[@horriblebreast]

i like the category review groups you have been doing so far but i suppose you could put up a longer compilation video of all of them in one later

[@TimDocHarper]

Thanks, Ryky, good video. Like so many here, I like the shorter videos supplemented by the longer when a more complex topic is on the table. As I'm still struggling with angle and pressure to get a good burr (e.g. my old sabatier [k] from cooking school 45 years ago.) an occasional longer "basics" video would be helpful. One never has enough of a grasp of the basics -- that's why pro ballplayers take infield practice every day!

[@markhumphreyjr2114]

Where is the link to your recommended stones in this video?

[@nicksharples3277]

Hi Ryky Make it long mate. We can always fast forward etc. I am in the car 8 hours a day so I have you on whilst driving so long is good for me.

[@Acollyt]

Thank you. This format was pleasant.

[@gashosimon2678]

This video series is awesome. Love it! great job Ryky.

[@bigx3489]

I like this format !

[@sphericalsushi]

Hey Ryky! Thanks for the great content as always. I think the shorter videos are better, because the content is the same (right?), and it makes it easier as a viewer to navigate to what you want to hear about. with the long-form 2017 video, it took a little bit of time to get to the section I wanted to.

[@joshuapatrick8999]

I'd say do a couple videos with categories, and then one long video with ur favorite from each video

[@TomRauhe]

By the way, I use a Atoma Diamond Stone #140 as an Ultra Coarse stone, mainly because of its double use for flattening. What do you think?

[@jesmondo5785]

Would you recommend any diamond stones for lower grits?

[@fredn8093]

Very good video, thank you Rukeyser. If you can, is it possible to talk about the Shun Kaji chef knife? Thank you

[@M40A5]

Also, you didn't link the whetstones basics video, now I have to search it up. Ugh, my first world life is hard!

[@thomasoikonomou4514]

how many knives can i sharpen on a stone with 1000 grit approximately how many knives ????

[@APRigs]

can we get an update on your line of knives, ie how many are in the series, whos manufacturing them, how many are being produced, what profiles, materials ect... I'm dying to know.

[@Burrfection]

haha.... you'll hear about it SOON.....

[@latrellchi1636]

the short one makes nicer than the long one, it is easy to find when you want to review it.

[@ohadalkobi]

Question Hey Ryky, I'd like to know, what is the stone's feedback? Thank you for all the helping videos!

[@angusjohnson2777]

So if I bought a a shotgun style dalstrong, is there a rod I could use to sharpen? That isn’t steel since the blades metal is a softer type.

[@olivermilutinovic749]

Ricky, hello, you noted on another video that the Shapton glass 320 handled blades all the way from 55 to the 66 Rockwell scale. Is that the same with the Shapton glass 220 stone ?

[@totoroguardian4983]

Love your work!

[@GADZAR1]

Question, What do you think about the Naniwa New Ebi New whetstone IR 1000 #150 TOISHI? Have you usted it? I've seen it's usted not only to repair chips but also to flatten and clean other whetstones

[@ernestorivas8624]

So the higher the grit the more coarse the stone ? I'm asking because I just bought a double sided 120 grit and 240 grit stone I'm new to sharpening stones asking for help

[@ricklovelace3325]

I'm thinking about purchasing the Kramer sharping system with the 3 stones but my knifes are flexible fillet and victor Knox deer skinning type is this system going to be good for those applications

[@adibkashani7616]

For course grits you got to go with SiC , like Norton - hard to beat

[@thomasoikonomou4514]

how many knives can i sharpen on a stone with 1000 grit;;;;???

[@deondeanadams2447]

Hi Ricky I went and listened to your videos on different grits the only thing is as I have asked in the past I would like you to do a video on grits to use for different knives for different uses for example a butchers boning knife for meat prep uses or a chefs knife for veg or slicing and dicing for different applications or a Japanese makari veg knife and so on I do get a bit confused whether to keep gin cup in grits depending on the knife and what it is used for . Regards Dean from oz

[@andrebarroso72]

This is the besto format

[@carloskr]

Come on Ricky, we want knife olympics of 2018!

[@M40A5]

I prefer the shorter format. An hour+ is a lot of time, and a lot of information to process. Also, I work retail, and I direct some people to your channel, and the shorter format videos are easier to direct them to.

[@dusanjovcic3992]

Hi Ricky, i have one question, what do you think about king 300 grit stone? Thank a lot in advance :)

[@leonardwells9613]

Your presentation of the water stones was great, but I have a question. How do you feel about the DMT diamond plates from Sharpening.com. In particular the 10i in X 4 in steel plates. If you covered them I must have missed it. Great information, love your presentations.

[@Marc60]

Thank you for your information. Love it.

[@BinhTran-ik8jm]

all these stones ,which one for sushi knife sharperning ryky

[@sergiogingerichracing2548]

What is your opinion of the Naniwa 240 grit?

[@healthyandhealthierhabits-p1i]

What do you say about norton 220 vs the king 250

[@terrybodenhorn3508]

I really like this annual series; either the longer or shorter format works for me. Haven't tried the 200 grit Debado yet (I will soon) but really like my 320 grit Suehiro Cerax brick for coarse work.

[@Burrfection]

that's a great stone but not the most efficient for repairs.

[@hammonkey6767]

I prefer the shortened more specific videos. It's hard to pay attention during 1hour+ videos about sharpening and I feel like i miss alot of info.

[@AnonZero0]

*I prefer the long videos--you could post in both short, and long formats.*

[@Halfcocked86]

Love this series of videos. Its giving me something to go by to tell my family for gifts for me .

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Have you had any experience with DMT diamond plate coarse "stones?" I've got some no name thin plates 180, 250 , and 320 that are just ok. The 120 grit seems hard to find and when you do..ouch! Very pricey. Interested in seeing a video where you test the coarse plates vs coarse stones. Thanks for your time. 😃

[@b-radg916]

James Barisitz: My experience is with the DMT Coarse (325 grit). I purchased it years ago to flatten my whetstones, for which it works pretty well, although sometimes awkward. When used with knives, they are a bit fragile… if you use too much pressure, the diamonds can come off the surface. I've definitely got some smoother spots on mine. 😕 Hope that helps.

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

@@b-radg916 Thanks Bradley. At the price of lapping plates I'll be doing heavy repairs on the 2×72 at slower speeds with a fresh belt- done in seconds too. Thanks for the fast reply! 😃

[@orchidejczyk]

Like the shorter format ! OF course if some topic is rly demanding ill watch longer videos but in general shorter are good. And even when topic is big u can always split it to some subtopics and post as separate videos ;d And i think it would be super-duper usefull if u could manage splitting playlists to smaller ones when one can easily find things to watch cause im watching your channel for some time but still got a lot of unwatched videos and i struggle to manage when and what i want. Especially i think it would be usefull since your videos are not just fun videos but ppl learn from them a lot and your old videos should be in order to immediately allow one to start learning from scratch :) Make it easy for newcomers :)

[@Burrfection]

thanks for the input about the playlists. will see what i can do

[@crusader5989]

@@Burrfection hi, what do you think about the Shapton Pro 220? Any good?

[@krikoshell08]

Thanks for ur information

[@user-xf4es7eh9y]

the shapton pro 120 is literally one of the slowest wearing ultra course stones on the market. shows how much this guy knows or how accurate his very limited and almost entirely opinion based information is. Like what are you even talking about man? Any common SIC stone like say the Naniwa 220 or the Sigma 240 or even a Norton 220, they all wear a lot faster than the shapton pro 120. The shapton pro 220 and 320 which are SIC like those other stones I named wear fast as well. The 120 is a hard asf white alumina stone that wears extremely slowly and is extremely hard. Clueless bogus stuff.

[@TomRauhe]

Got my Dalstrong Sandwich Knife today! I was actually missing such a knife. The Strop wasn't with it, but should arrive soon.. Ish?

[@Burrfection]

really? will got one out ASAP

[@TomRauhe]

@@Burrfection dunno it should be on the way, it was only strange that the strop wasn't included because I ordered both at the same time. OR it could be that the knife you sent me was a complimentary one and my order is yet to come.

[@littlewoody5539]

Great video I like short videos .

[@66piperaztech]

All this research and burrfection listed the best first. Coulda just dropped by...

[@shawnsisson8190]

Ricki should I send money to support your journey. Your funny.

[@kushkid4227]

Hey Ryky I was just wondering if I could send you a knife that you could sharpen for me plz and thank you

[@Max.x]

Hey Ryky, I'm thinking of starting a small knife sharpening business. Do you think a water cooled Tormek machine is the way to go, or should I invest in a set of stones and a flattener?

[@daveb631]

If you want to start a business you need to buy the right tools. Go with the Tormek.

[@Max.x]

@@daveb631 I've got it on the way! Thanks for the response

[@gregoryburris6374]

Like it!!

[@6136086]

sg 120 or sg 220

[@user-xf4es7eh9y]

what does a "snappy feel" even mean? Nothing. thats what. He doesn't give ANY actual useful information, it's all just aimless ranting nonsense. What kind of abrasive does it use? What is the size of the abrasive? The distribution of gritis? What kind of binding does it use? How hard are the stones? How friable are the stones? How much grit do they release? How quickly do they wear? How much water does it absorb? Does it hold water decently or does it get dry fast? etc. You tell anyone a few of these cold hard things and they can figure out by themselves what it "feels like."

[@shawnsisson8190]

You must have lost your mind.

[@Burrfection]

yup

[@unfreundlich7168]

too much blabla