Is The Most Popular Sharpening Stone On the Internet Any Good?

Today I test out the sharp pebble sharpening stone. It doesn't seem to matter where you look for knife sharpening supplies, you won't be able to miss the ads for this thing! They are forcing it upon you! So I decided to buy one (with my own money) and test it out. Is this a good beginner sharpening stone? Is it a good stone for any purpose? Will I truly SHARP them all?
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Hi, Im Alex, im a knife maker and KZbinr, based out of southern Pennsylvania and my youtube channel is Outdoors55. This channel started as an outdoor backpacking channel, but quickly grew into a knife/ knife making channel. Everything I do on my channel is family friendly. I primarily focus on knife / knife making videos but occasionally throw in something different. Thank you for watching!😀
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[@OUTDOORS55]

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[@mynamesnotimportant6941]

in what way is the ceramic stone be better/worse than the diamond stone? would the ceramic stone last longer due to pieces of diamond falling off the diamond stone over time?

[@OUTDOORS55]

They both have slightly different feels and grits. Both will work well for a one stone system. The diamond will be slightly more aggressive but will not last near as long as the ceramic. The ceramic is less aggressive and is slightly finer grit. If I had to start over with one id get the diamond stone.

[@benh2587]

Thank you for giving an honest review and suggesting alternatives! (Actually had the SP stone in my cart, but am now replacing it!)

[@mynamesnotimportant6941]

@@OUTDOORS55 ok, thanks!

[@michaelbratlie5205]

Thanks for the videos and I'm a beginner and been trying to learn the angels

[@samdungan03]

You basically taught me how to sharpen. When I first started sharpening I learned from your older videos. Now I actually have a sharpening "business" if you could even call it that....but I sharpen knives for people around my home town. Thank you for what you do.

[@KalchykDen]

I started to collect knives and im trying to learn how to sharpen knife properly. Can you include links to videos that will help me? Thank you

[@johndavenport2847]

@@KalchykDen A few good videos to start are: 3 SHARPENING TIPS BEGINNERS MUST KNOW. How to sharpen a knife Knife Sharpening | Simplest Way To Hair Whittling Sharp KNIFE SHARPENING TIPS | 2 reasons why you can't get your knife sharp.. The Biggest Beginner Knife Sharpening Mistake How To Make A Strop For Knife Sharpening SUPER EASY all by Alex, other people on KZbin definitely have some decent tutorials to consider as well.

[@ArtumTsumia]

@@johndavenport2847 I'll check these out. Started doing my own knives a few months back and extra tips like these really help speed the learning process up. Not quite comfortable enough to start working on strangers knives but looking to improve to that point. I'm already going to be taking care of my blades so adding a few more knives just kind of makes sense as a side service.

[@carljones7992]

Nice bro 🙌

[@doak4886]

I hate to split hairs but although it’s not as fast, there is a much more cost efficient way to open a bottle of water.

[@mynamesnotimportant6941]

LOL!!!

[@naryshev]

Leave the hair splitting to this guy

[@darkswami]

you don't get the street-cred though.

[@BobSmith-kd6lq]

Not as fun either

[@mrdankie3953]

I bought a 400/1000 and 3000/8000 set like this and honestly it helped me learn better than when I tried my buddies DMT stone. Really helped me know when i applied too much pressure and had the wrong angle since it'll dig in a bit but nothing a stone fixer couldn't fix.

[@GraniteGolem]

@@IsaaIbnEls anything up from around 6000 and some stropping with compound (very important step I see a lot of people miss) will give you a smooth shave. Source: I use a straight razor

[@ohioknifelover]

Yeah I noticed “One stone to sharp them all” and I laughed so hard lol

[@OUTDOORS55]

I honestly didnt see it till I was editing the first day😂

[@ohioknifelover]

OUTDOORS55 Lmao

[@Keith_the_knife_freak]

Sharp them all he says !!

[@the_clapp3r298]

When?

[@AboutTimeFFS]

I'm sure this joke has been made before, but the fact that they missed the opportunity to say "and in the darkness grind them" still bothers me a little bit to this day

[@Rad-Soup]

You deserve more credit for your editing skills and subtle humor

[@S5UPERCHARGED]

I got one just like this for £15. It works great, I've sharpened 1095, d2, 30crv2 and some stainless blades. Although I use a diamond stone for reprofiling as it removes steel much faster. For general sharpening it is ideal, I tend to pull the blade rather than push so never accidentally bite into the stone.

[@RobbieHatley]

Ok, that answers the question I posed in a comment on another of your videos. That's the same brand (but different grit) as what I have. I got a 400/1000 "Sharp Pebble" carborundum wet stone for $24 on Amazon in 2022. Came with rubber holder (no wood) and flattening stone. Works, but time-consuming and messy. I'm thinking of getting a Kuromaku K0207 (1000 grit). That's all I need for kitchen knives. I don't need to shave, much less split hairs, just cut meat & veggies.

[@davidhartley6232]

Late to the party, but a small suggestion: For someone that is new to freehand sharpening, I would suggest the extra fine 1200 instead of the fine 600 as their first whetstone. The extra fine 1200 will slow things down. "Aim small, miss small." Things may take a little longer, but your "oopes" will take longer to make, too, and be smaller 😉 The 1200 grit is a very good "working edge", refined with a touch of tooth", that you can go straight to honing afterwards 👍

[@guitfiddle]

As a beginner who bought that stone first (identical clone), I totally agree that it's very hard to learn on. Very easy to put a big gouge in the stone if you're not careful.

[@swenekaf1141]

Him : DMT stone My brain : Joe Rogan stoned on DMT

[@Heizenberg32]

When TWO of my favorite KZbinrs are recommending DMT, how can I say no?

[@2Axiom]

"So what's your opinion on psychedelics?"

[@MasterofPlay7]

@@2Axiom they are great, i do it all the time lmao

[@Games_and_Tech]

@@Heizenberg32 for a beginner what are your recommendations in DMT, I saw a kit of 3 stones green blue and red for $100 its that good enough, it is worth?

[@tntshuffle-9799]

I clutched my DMT stone while getting stoned off of DMT...It was my good luck amulet and I believe it may have saved my life!

[@arewestilldoingphrasing6490]

All I seen recommended to me was the King Stone.

[@Revelatus]

King stone is excellent for the price

[@westcoastwarriorsarchive7929]

@@setloh4345 The normal king stone isnt bad. But the king KDS is better, the king hyper is even better than that.

[@grantsypants4743]

That same stone (king 1000/6000) is what I learned on. It’s a good one. I don’t use it anymore because I have others. Always brings back nostalgia.

[@luccarohrer209]

Are the king stones better then the diamond dia-sharp bench stone he mentioned?

[@danielhill7149]

I kinda enjoy the set up for sharpening, it's almost ceremonious soaking the stones and setting things up. That being said I won't carry water stones in the wilderness a fallkniven dc4 is plenty especially when weight is a factor. Love the video!

[@OUTDOORS55]

I used too as well. However once it basically became a job thats when it started getting old😂 Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Always appreciated!👍

[@danielhill7149]

@@OUTDOORS55 I can imagine that everyday would take the "magic" out of it.

[@elmismo68]

Yeah, better leave that to the Japanese master sharpeners. SMH.

[@matthewfranklin8427]

Thank you for both reviewing the stone and providing better options.

[@Fattrucker]

It's good to have you back Alex . I'm glad you seem to be in a better place now . Hope you get over this man-flu pretty soon too . You make an excellent video , with just the right amount of humour injected into what could potentially be a stone faced serious and boring video . I look forward to the future co-labs and the rest of 2020 . Good luck sir. Fattrucker

[@mikelikesknives428]

Those DMT plates are a great value. They work very fast and on all steels. Great recommendation.

[@mrnotsoperfect2190]

It's actually a really good Stone I've used it once a week for two years and hardly any noticeable wear .there's a lot higher grits out there but don't understand what you would need them for that 6,000 makes it scary Sharp

[@jeancarrion6832]

I don’t know anything nor plan on learning about knife, I genuinely enjoy watching you and your content🤗

[@danbance5799]

I can vouch for the look alike stone on Amazon (one of them at least). Works just fine. Comes with the same rubber base and useless angle guide. It will sharpen knives just fine. It is soft, but for as often as I sharpen my kitchen knives (every 2-3 months), that's just not an issue. This stone is a buy at the $20 I paid for it, but maybe not at $39. As always, sharpening your knives on a stone like this is still vastly superior to not sharpening them at all (which I shamefully did for far too long).

[@OUTDOORS55]

I agree 39 it too much. Definitely better at the under 20 price point🙂

[@nadtz]

I've been doing some research and a few people swear to me all those white/blue 1000/6000 stones are the same with different branding on the side. Basically sharper pebble or whatever is making a killing selling $20 stones for a bit less than $40 thanks to some good marketing and the internet's.

[@OUTDOORS55]

badtz maru they are the same. And they are MUCH cheaper than $20. 🙂you didnt hear it from me though😉

[@nadtz]

@@OUTDOORS55 yeah if they are selling them that low it's probably $4 bulk or something.

[@mfreeman313]

I got something called "Cwindy" that I assumed was the same as Sharper Pebble but much cheaper. The Chinese do the same thing with cheap camera gear and a million other things. I suppose it'll hold me while I figure out better mid-range options.

[@ColdHawk]

Nice sharp video! Always cool to watch a craftsman like yourself sharp things to a hair whittling edge! This reminds me how badly I need to sharp my kitchen knives. Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@bradleylove6940]

Hear me out. Outdoors55, lockpick lawyer and jerry rigs every should make a video together. They dead ass have the best voices

[@ToeCutter454]

he's the LinusTechTips of knives though! lol it's Linus' twin!

[@IISeverusll]

@@ToeCutter454 Don't compare him to garbage like Linus

[@thorvenalvarskjomisson95]

Hey Alex, i found your channel a couple of days ago and now im also an owner of sharpening stones. I bought the stones you recommended in this video. They arrived today. Now im going to try it for the first time, got a lot of dull knifes. Usually i gave them to a blacksmith for sharpening, did cost 9 Euro per knife, but now im doing it by myself. Thanks for your informative videos. Without them i probably still would throw money out of my windows! Thanks!

[@Nohkral]

How's the stones working out for you?

[@thorvenalvarskjomisson95]

@@Nohkral Hey! They are working fine. At first, i had to learn how to use it. Dont get me wrong, all my knifes were sharp after the first try, but not like i wanted them to be. It is really important to hold it like you are supposed to do. I also used leather and a green compound in the end to polish it. I build that strap by myself, does also work fine. Now my knifes are, well, not like razorsharp, but they are extremely sharp and they hold their sharpness for like, 6 to 8 weeks, mostly i just strap them then. The stone itself did lose a lot of material, but that was kinda my fault, cuz i did hold it wrong and used to much pressure. I had at some point a hollow, but i grinded it even and now, sure, it still wears, but this thing will still stand a long time. Its important to clean it after using, soak it really good in the beginning and let it dry on the air. The stone itself, im satisified. My knifes, from cheap to expensive, are getting extremely sharp, like my bladesmith did it. But not razorsharp, but: i guess thats my fault, not the stones one. After all: i did never regret buying this and i would always recommend them. Its not expensive and it does a good job - but you have to learn it.

[@anemicairon3449]

Regardless of steel names and complex stuff, this channel is entertaining so I subbed. Also knife making and sharpening is so satisfying... Or is it just me??

[@kingweasel333]

Great video! I’ve tried the syderco sharp maker and the worksharp and haven’t really had success with either. I was considering the sharp pebble stones but now I will definitely be going the DMT diamond stone route.

[@whathappenedwas7083]

Your channel is underrated 😂 I am a simple woman and no real knowledge of knives . But your delivery alone has made me a new subscriber.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks for the sub! Really appreciate it 🙂👍

[@welliamism]

i learned to sharpen on this stone! you are so right, it really does suck. i learned the hard way that for learning fast feedback like on a diamond is key. (and the 6000 side is super dished on mine lmao)

[@CSGraves]

(buys Sharppebble to sharpen, promptly dishes out) (buys diamond plate to flatten Sharppebble) SHHHIIIIII.....

[@Uncle_Red]

Can you please explain feedback?

[@anthonyrogerson6688]

This was in my recommendations and I got really excited because I thought it was a new video

[@FrankChristopherOutdoors]

Great video Alex i would have passed on this stone after hearing your opinion on it. I’m still a beginner at sharpening and trying to get good at maintaining my angles. Will get the diamond stone you recommend in the future. Might pick up some strops from your store too. Great video , loved the intro too haha 👌👍

[@cjgauthier9246]

I would like to see that stone tested head to head with the King KDS 1000/6000.

[@lukuscarter3563]

Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us about sharpening stones. And their quality. Great video You covered the things in this that retailers would not cover.

[@mrnice752]

Great video. I own three of the cheap stones, 400/1000, 2000/6000 and 5000/10000. I can say they work flawlessly. They cut very fast which means you can use less pressure and they don't wear too quick even though they are softer. The grit rating is wrong on them though, and they contain little to no polishing agents. I'd estimate roughly half the rated grit. I ordered mine direct from china and paid only £7 (US$9) per stone. For that price these stones are very good value, but I also wouldn't recommend paying what you did for one.

[@jamiekirby522]

About a month ago I went on the hunt for a Spyderco medium ceramic and although I found them advertised from 40 to 50 dollars from various retailers, all of them were back ordered indefinitely. I ended up getting one directly from Spyderco but after shipping it ended up costing me about 80 bucks. More than I wanted to pay, but having said that I really like the stone. My knives have never been sharper and as long as I don't drop it, I'll be using it forever. Thanks for the great video!

[@1734245]

Thanks so much for your extremely informative videos.

[@RedBeardOps]

I may just need to pick up one of those DMT stones to tune up my edge after the water cooled wheel sharpener I'm using.. It comes off hair shaving sharp from the water wheel but I think it's around a 300 grit finish.

[@rikityrik]

Oh, and about 2 years ago I bought the $40 Carson Chase kit of Amazon. Primarily to sharpen wood chisels and being such an amateur at the time (still am! lol) at first it liked to drive me nuts rounding out stones. I practically used the flattening stone up within hours and had to switch to flattening on cinder blocks. So I can totally vouch for not being user friendly to sharpen several chisels. Anyways I think they’re the same stones as in this video, look remarkably similar. I still have the kit and pulled it out to mess with it, but have been eyeballing the diamond stones but trying to get over the hump to spend the cash on them.

[@looseyfur6669]

alex, i just found your channel and have been watching as many as i can!! now i find out your from pa too?!!! wow!! awesome! im from clearfield county pa! thank you for all the great info you put out.

[@KRAFTiMAC]

Gack. Why didn't I see this BEFORE getting the water stone? Interesting. Great video. Thanks so much. 🙏

[@Fishy1764]

well i just got my hands on what your using your self at the moment after watching one of your other videos about the dmt course and the spiderco medium stone and theyve worked out perfect for me . so thanks for the advice. hope you get well soon . Dave 😊👍

[@brycethoreson9216]

So you recommend just 1 stone? No low, medium, high grit? And strop? Beginner here

[@Rodoadrenalina]

you dont really need various grits if youre just using knifes, axes, etc, and normal sharppening, also a leather belt can be use just like any other "specialty" strap.

[@user-uf4lf2bp8t]

Definitely a good idea to just diy a strop.

[@sagichdirdochnicht4653]

Thank you a lot, for everything really. Trough this Video, that I've got randomly in my timeline for no good reason, I found out there are other options then water stones, that may be even more beginner friendly. And then I've watched a ton of your Videos. Because when I first tried sharpening, maybe two years ago, it was with propably the exact stone, only cheaper and after X tries, all I've managed to do was to make my knife more dull and scratch it up. Well, now I've a got a two sided Diamond stone with 300/1200, a leather strop and some old, free beaten up knifes (boning knifes from a butchery; those are being sharpened until there is to much metal removed to use them) to practice and not scratch up some good knifes. Of course, I can't sharpen my knifes not nearly as good as you can, I'm a bloody beginner, but I've defenetly had success and got a completely dull knife to an useable state. And since it costs here around 20 Bucks to get my knifes sharpened, that upfront cost of the stone and strop will be paid off in a year. Plus I can keep my knife reasonably sharp at all time.

[@mogeroithe]

I use a Norton Tri stone oil stone setup (13”) that I’ve had for 30 plus years. I had to finally replace the stones last year. They work fine for me, but I only occasionally use it. But once in a while I need something else. I will give the DMT stone a try. I love the satisfaction of getting a good keen edge.

[@stevenshewfelt888]

i have another whetstone in the style of the sharp pebble brand, and it works just fine for me. i can bring back workable edges from rounded edges, and hone to a good sharp edge that keeps going for about 2 maybe 3 weeks with regular use. I am working on getting a leather strop for myself soon so i can keep my knives razor sharp. good video btw and great job on comparasion of other stones.

[@isabelrose88]

Really appreciate your video and all the helpful links. Stay well!

[@McGowanForge]

Your editing is really great, I learned alot from your videos, apparently leaned how to sharpen properly then the way I was doing it

[@hostiaya]

I wish I have seen it earlier, I bought a wet stone similar to that and get it ready to start is tedious because the soaking and then cleaning all the mess haha, but now I know what to buy next! Thanks for the vid and new subscriber

[@loganb.768]

I use the Mikarto 3000/8000 grit stone. I love it, I haven't bought another sharpener since.

[@ismailmalif5100]

Get well soon Alex. Missing your knife making projects 🙂

[@NewBeginningNewCreation]

So being that I don't know Jack all about sharpening, I bought a pocket knife from Amazon. Its nice and hefty, not expensive but it feels like a really quality knife. It came sharp, not hair shaving sharp but definitely not dull. My question is, if I buy that diamond stone you showed could I mess the edge up and make it dull??

[@davesmith5656]

The bamboo base is good if you're just a kitchen user sharpening on a countertop. It raises the level of the stone and gives knuckle clearance. I use a stone holder, so to me it's just a storage place. I have used the stones, and for me, I like them a lot. They're easy to use. Background: I got into knife sharpening as a hobby, and I've blown probably $1,000 of knives and stones. I do have some expensive stones like the Chosera 3000 and the Suehiro 8000. The problem I ran into is that I'm not an expert sharpener, and right or wrong, I find the expensive stones somewhat hard to use. The Sharp Pebble stones are easy - it seems that way to me. Maybe it's because they're soaking stones, and the others are splash and go, so the "feedback" is better, somehow. My hobby collection is complete ($1,000 bucks!), and I'm using Sharp Pebble 3000 more than the Chosera 3000. A 3000 will get your kitchen knives p-l-e-n-t-y sharp enough. Be careful with sharp knives! They will cut without provocation, including your fingers! And be further warned, that with sharp knives you may want to upgrade your food supply and even do fancy stuff. My latest new stone is a Pride Abrasives combo stone, also a soaking stone. I'm finding that these well-selected less expensive stones are more fun. And I'm not sharpening 1000 knives, so a combo stone is thick enough. The Green Brick of Joy (2000 grit) gives a beautiful polish, but I keep saying to myself, "Man! This thing is hard to use! Your bevel angle has to be precise!" Maybe i"ll get good enough to understand it in months to come, but for now, I'm thinking I could have saved a lot of money with Sharp Pebble and/or Pride Abrasives. Btw, I soak in a small plastic tub with distilled water. A good quality knife is important, too, since a cheap one (supermarket from China) will lose the edge you put on it. Flatten one stone with another, and save the $140 bucks flattening plate for when you're a pro.

[@scottbennington2936]

The intro music made me buy 10....then I watch the video and sent them all back. :) Hope you get well soon Bro 💪😷🙏!

[@lead5s]

im tired of seeing that sharp/pebble stone every time i look on amazon for anything sharpening related, ill never be buying it. when i first saw it the price was alot lower, the more popular it got the price went up to what it is now. not really into the maintenance of water stones anyway, even though there are a ton of them that work very well. ill stick with my oil stones and diamond plates and ceramics. question: have you seen or tried the norton ascent ceramic stone? im just dying to see any review on them. cheers

[@user-wr6wo6vr8r]

I bought that stone as a beginner and became really proficient in about a week, then I got into higher end sharpening systems and upgraded

[@lovejcdc]

Thank you for that very informative video. I did learn a few things that potentially saved me some money.

[@nelsondiaz4344]

I hope you feel better. Thank you for what you do.

[@craftsmanscutlery6002]

Your video editing skills are next level, always hyped when u post a new video :)

[@aucourant9998]

I got this stone as a beginner. I could never get my knives sharp when using it wet. I now use it dry and use only the white 6000 grit side and it works fine. It's very soft and I have to be careful to use different areas of the stone to keep it flat and not too worn in the middle.

[@steveribeiro7331]

I bought one of the cheap knockoffs you mentioned, used it for the first time today. It performed surprisingly well!

[@y02041996]

Dude, i got a tip for you.. if you set the stone on a soft vaseline you'll get the full sealed stone for your entire life, just set it down for something like 10 hours, and dont forget that might be in a soft vaseline, or a warmed stuff vaseline.... Awesome video btw!!

[@y02041996]

Stiff*

[@johneyjoseph1318]

i use one of those sponges thats used to clean kitchen counters to keep as base. Wet it and it will not move.

[@nativewildman9335]

I have been using smith stones for years I think they are good for the money.

[@MF_UNDERTOW]

I’ve really been enjoying your videos. You’re slowly but surely inspiring me to try to make knives.

[@OUTDOORS55]

You can do it!Trust me if I can than you definitely can😀👍

[@dennisokada9287]

I’ve been using DMT stones since ‘99. About time for replacements as they don’t work as well now. I totally recommend DMT stones 😁

[@ScottWorthington]

The only diamond stone I ever used is a tiny, cheap pocket model. I'm old school. I like the tactile feedback from a traditional stone. I like the Norton India stones and I have a Lansky puck I use on some tools.

[@mikeboone4425]

You take care, we will be here when you come back. Happy trails

[@robertapreston4200]

feel better, Alex. Thanks

[@creating...6001]

good quality videos, keep it up. Simple, clear, informative.

[@joeyates1428]

I've bought several decent whetstones over the past few months and have been attempting my best at sharpening . I.still.suck. Now I feel the need to buy the diamond stone. Great video

[@taimaishu-nao1922]

Alex has some great tutorials on how to keep your blades at a 25 degree angle but if you’re still thinking that’s too hard, consider a Lansky fixed angle sharpening system. The diamond one is too expensive but if maintaining the proper dressing angle is the issue, this system takes all that fear out of sharpening your blades. Keep in mind that while it is a great system, there are a few flaws so check the reviews for any tips that may help if you plan on purchasing the Lansky system.

[@jimjohnson1285]

I got the stone in this video... and I was new to sharpening by hand it was extremely hard to keep flat. I was able to put an edge on the blades I did use but it does take a lot of work

[@DanielWorkshop]

I have tested some other chinese sharpening stones and I can say that sometimes I prefer their feedback. I have learned to sharpen on chinese stones. In the meantime, I also tested some naniwa superstones too but sometimes their feedback is almost the same for all the grits. A similar stone (noname 1000/6000) without the base is about 20 USD and in my opinion does a nice job.

[@deep-seeker]

I second your observations on the feedback. The Japanese whetstones give more subtle feedback and needs your full concentration. I especially find Shapton stones to be very difficult to work with as a beginner but through experience, it won't be too much of a problem.

[@DanielWorkshop]

Now I have some experience (not too much thou :) ) and I can understand now when and how a stone works. I had a shapton m5 5000 when I started learning sharpening and to be honest I didn't like it. I just tested a naniwa 4000 chemical stone and I can say it is not my favorite stone (yet). I tested a king 8000 and I like it a lot. I have tested Taidea 5000 and like it a lot. I have in my collection more than 40 whetstones. I have some natural japanese stonenes and I love them I have some other to test and review but to be honest my chinese stones are most used for day to day sharpening. :)

[@larrycater-tx613]

Good information. I’ve wasted money on searching for the best stone.

[@44hawk28]

You have no idea how refreshing it is to watch somebody do a knife sharpening video who actually knows how to sharpen a damn knife. I could not believe how many different people Time After Time After Time we're showing the exact wrong way to sharpen a knife on KZbin. And then had the audacity to say things like so it doesn't matter how you sharpen a knife. As long as you drag the blade across the Stone. If it didn't better, no one would need somebody to show them. The only reason I watch the video is to see if they knew how to do it. And they didn't.

[@MountainFisher]

I bought an EZE-LAP medium stone about 400 grit judging by feel. I have had it for over 20 years and sharpened thousands of knives, literally thousands. That diamond is now about 800 grit, but it still sharpens, I just need a new medium grit for fast removal. Brand new the old one was about $20, but a new one now for EZE-LAP quality is about $50, inflation. I make knives as a hobby and have since about 1992 or 93, I don't remember exactly. I also learned leather working at my local in OKC, OK Tandy leather store. I like doing leather I found, so I do more leather than knives now. Tandy still has free classes on weekends where I live now near El Paso, TX. Most all their stores still do according to my manager here. Yolanda Del Toro, besides having an awesome name she is pretty too.

[@oqsy]

Bring the dramatic intro!

[@OUTDOORS55]

As always, you know me🤷‍♂️😂

[@oqsy]

OUTDOORS55 I’m glad you’re here. Your sense of humor is up my alley.

[@apiitg]

of the two alternatives which one would you recommend for a complete newbie for kitchen knives?

[@nwced]

Do the diamond stone come in different grits?

[@chefserves8148]

finally, someone recommends me a product that i can trust will be great. thanks, will now look into buying the DMT fine stone! p.s the final line in your bio has a typo XD

[@AR-yd2nd]

I'm seriously surprised how much your video-production quality has increased. Keep up

[@lostbuffalo196]

Very Good explanation. Thanks

[@naomi.dodson]

Dude you gotta try this new knife sharpener I just bought its called "worksharp guided field sharpener 2.2.1" give it a try you'll like it it would be a perfect starter for someone to learn how to really sharpen a knife

[@michaellionart4841]

Thank you for this. I have an exact copy of this stone and yes I’m new to sharpening. However in sharpening my carving knife it already has noticeable wear. Guess I’ll go for the one you suggest. Thanks again

[@OverlandOne]

Excellent review...thank you.

[@n0tprem1um75]

I bought a similar one for like 2.20 dollars in Romania where I live. I don t know if it is the same but it is a silicon carbide stone.

[@salimufari]

I have the 400/1000 & 3000/8000 stones. I found that the 400 side wore uneven very soon with a sharpening guide. Flattening needed to happen but was taking so much material away without sharpening anything for it. I know I would have been better off getting a 400/1000 diamond stone instead. That would last more than a few dozen uses. The 1000, 3000 & 8000 are wearing much more evenly though. 1000 is hollowing out but nowhere as fast as the 400. I also found I had to do a pull only pass to avoid chewing out the middle. Chisels & plane irons are a challenge too.

[@pierrebouchard8058]

Your editing is really great

[@salimufari]

You do get a flattening stone with the Sharp Pebble but the time saved with the DMT fine is much more valuable IMO.

[@Big_Stems]

There is just something about whetstone sharpening I enjoy more thank dmt or ceramic

[@Revelatus]

Pedantic alert: they're all whetstones. Whet just means to sharpen.

[@animalmother556x45]

.....I use this exact stone for all of my knives. I’ve had it for about a year. It just works. I’m not a professional, but it allows me to stone knives. And it does it well. For the price....fuck, you can’t beat it for someone like me.

[@mountainbikerdave]

king 1000/6000 costs exactly the same or less as the sharp pebble except its made in japan. is a much harder stone (wont wear or dish out as much) only takes 2 minuets to soak the 1000 side 6000 side is so dense that it doesn't need to be soaked. (just splash and sharpen)

[@outdoorindoortexan]

That cleaver music choice 🔥 🔥

[@GetUrPhil]

I wish that I had seen this before buying a Whetstone, although I haven't used my whetstones yet but the diamond stone does have some better qualities that you have pointed out in this video and I searched KZbin for 2 weeks @ 6 or more hrs/day before I bought a stone. I did ALMOST buy the Sharp Pebble. I did end up going with a 1000/6000 grit King KDS Whetstone.

[@mr.rotdog4244]

This video was great very informational thanks for the review

[@jimbojones3400]

Thank I have a sharp pebble stone always looking for a better way

[@MisterHouu]

I got a set of these stones branded differently as a gift, I think it was about 40 bucks for 2 stones. One is a 400/1000 and the other is a 3000/8000. They look exactly the same as that one and even came with those exact rubber and wood stands. I'm thinking companies are all buying from the same manufacturer and just rebranding the product.

[@smoke29p9]

Charlie Slicing Edge Sharpening System is by far the best I have ever used and for only $29.95 on ebay Amazon $49.95 just my opinion and believe me I've used them all. 😎

[@straightrazorpsycho]

Wow, it really did sharp them all.

[@montanatatum9598]

They actually advise you to keep the stone in the Bamboo tray with water keep it wet at all times of use and each time you flip the stone to wipe it down with lukewarm water

[@TrojanHorse1959]

Great video, thank you! P.S. We understand about you being sick and your voice issues...just don't let it happen again. Lol! J/K!

[@scottbrown3444]

good lesson. thank you. be healthy

[@BryceKimball7.3]

Try dans whetsones pocket stones. I use them for everything and after you get the technique down, it’s far easier to just grab a couple of tiny stones and be able to sharpen small folding knives all the way up to axes and 5-6” fixed blades indoors or out without needing a table or anything. Just 2 hands.

[@ceceliahuynh]

Boy I wish I had watched this before I got one off Amazon. Same-day delivery did not make up for the lousiness. It turned to mush and made a gritty mess all over the kitchen counter, especially as the stone doesn't fit (a few mm short on the width and length) in the bamboo holder so it flicks water and slag, moving back and forth on the base. I could only draw the knife in one direction, otherwise I'd be mashing the knife into a claggy surface (reminds me of toothpaste). The only value for $38 was the lapping stone.

[@brycethoreson9216]

Just got my stones, new to sharpening. I can never feel a burr on either side, I have been at it an hour on my 1000 grit stone (pretty ok edge to begin with) its a pocket knife so the edge is pretty steep