The Best Coarse Sharpening Whetstone 2018

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[@gilbertopadilla3611]

Thanks Ryky! I'm buying a Cerax 320 and Chosera 3000 thanks to you. You've helped me a lot the last couple years.

[@markcahoon2534]

Thanks a heap. I have been looking for a 320-400 stone, other than the Norton Silicon Carbide stones I already have (too hard to flatten). You are probably the only one that does good reviews on stone comparison's I have found so far.

[@jeffsmith8958]

I use this grit level a ton as most knives sent my way have disturbing edges not necessarily chipped or dinged but just haven’t been sharpened or were machine sharpened to silly angles and I just switched from the shapton pro to the cerax and after 50 or so knives the cerax to me is a better stone at this grit it simply feels better it’s softer which I like it is more forgiving which I like and it’s just as quick ... only negative is it’s a somewhat muddy stone and I don’t love mud at all but it’s well worth a sprinkle of water to keep it clean ... the brick takes time to soak so beware but you’re essentially getting twice the stone for 1.5 times the cost

[@paladin656]

I've never sharpened a knife with a stone before. Based on some of your videos I got a cheap Whestone Cutlery 400/1000 to try out on the Rachel Ray branded knife I got on sale one time that's treated pretty roughly. Will see how that goes, and maybe I'll learn to take better care of my knife too.

[@westcoastwarriorsarchive7929]

If you cant seem to get it sharp and are following a proper technique and steps and such on how to sharpen its possible that the knife wont take an edge. There is a video that he did a while ago trying to sharpen a martha stuart's kitchen branded knife and it would not take an edge no matter what he tried.

[@paladin656]

I got my stone but haven't had a chance to use it. Did unbox it. It's rectangular and gritty. I'm not even sure which side is the 400 and which is the 1000 lol.

[@NandoKleijn]

40k! Congrats, Ryky

[@Burrfection]

thanks Nando! glad to see you are still here!

[@010falcon]

Hey thanks ryky for splitting them up really helps a lot Even tough i already watched the whole other vid

[@DmitriMironov]

Thank you for a great review! I go for cerax 320.

[@kev23dk]

I bought the cerax 320 not sure if I like it.. wears very fast

[@raiderbowl]

Thanks a lot for the videos. Some of the best I've seen. Two questions if you please; 1. can you list the names of the stones? This is the first I've heard of these stones and some of the company names (Toserah-sp?) are not listed, that I can find. 2. The hardest step in my sharpening is finding the correct angle when you're starting. I've seen, two of yours videos, that state two different ways of finding the angle. I am sharpening pocket knives and I'm constantly second guessing the angles and if they're correct. Best to ya and thanks again. Blessings brother.

[@elsonc8308]

Really like your videos Ryky. I have subscribed an I appreciate what you do.

[@Burrfection]

stay in touch, and welcome.

[@elsonc8308]

Thank you!

[@jtmag3638]

I’d love to hear some feedback on the king deluxe 300 splash n go stone

[@dris9274]

the nani pro 400 is just amazing, she have everything. the feeling grainy is just not a problem, maybe you dont use a the good steel? cause for ma she cut! the feed back is excellent and de speed/result is excellent. the hand feel is excellent in my opinion, you feel that she is soft, or gummy, hard at the same time, and you know that she didn't dish, she is very hard i hope to see you review the norton india and crystolon that seems to be the best budjet stone in the low grits categories,

[@omarmald]

Ryky I'm in the culinary industry I was wondering if you can sharpen a basic professional culinary chef knife, a Victorinox Swiss Army Swiss Classic 8" Chef’s or Messermeister Four Seasons 8-Inch Chef’s Knife, something like that? I really do enjoy your videos and information.

[@Burrfection]

will see what i can do.

[@TheCoomer]

Could I ask if you could review some 'Richardson Sheffield' knifes. An English company est 1839. It would be great to see if they can beat the German knifes.

[@Blitzkriegssii]

As per your recommendation I am picking up a Cerax 320 grit to provide a little coarser stone to use along with my Shapton glass stone seven kit. My question you to is what is the proper way to prepare the Cerax 320 stone for use?

[@shmuelshvarts196]

Test the naniwa green brick

[@jtmag3638]

Hi Ryki, I wonder if you have tried the king 300 splash and go stone? I’m looking to replace my old king 250/1000 combo stone as my coarse stone. I have the shapton 1k and shapton 5k, so should I just get the shapton 320, or that cheaper king 300 splash n go?

[@jeffreyim]

Hey Ryky, have you come across the Toishi whetstones by Yoshihiro? It'd be cool to see you review them.

[@kev23dk]

Ryky there are many for the cerax 320 the 400, 401, 404 what are the differences?

[@darshankumardave7485]

404 and 401 are original Cerax, 400 D nis 50mm thick and 401 is 29mm thick otherwise same stone and ship with thin rubber ring base. 400 is new Cerax and is 23mm thick with proper stand/holder.

[@saadiqallie4445]

I need any knives, my country doesn't allow me to buy Enso online

[@simonbujold2708]

I want to start in sharpening, but most stone i find in Canada seems to start at 40-45$ CAD and up in physical store (800 suehiro). I was wondering if any of you tried stone from Aliexpress those are in the range of 12-20$ CAD depending of the grit. i want just to practice then eventually switch to "better stone". suggestions are welcome.

[@Rob71085]

hey Ryky have you ever used nubatama stones?

[@l2ya]

Hi Ryky... irrelevant question but what is your opinion in the messermeister elite stealth series? Especially compared to ikon

[@88Renji88]

I got Shapton Glass 320 / 1000 / 3000 / 8000. Should i get any other grid?

[@R4stamaniek]

Ryky do you know a brand called TAIDEA? They have cheap Stones and i'am thinking if it can sharpen a knife with 62 rockwell?

[@Burrfection]

i have.... and not really.... they are a bit slow when sharpening knives over 62

[@elizabethsnead1059]

Are king whetstone any good

[@westcoastwarriorsarchive7929]

I have a king deluxe 1200 and king 6k s1 and they are both great. the king kw65 combo is decent to but if you can get the ones that say deluxe.

[@Dolmio24]

Hi, I'm new to sharpening, I can achieve a sharp knife when I am sharpening but I cannot get a knife to the point where it is razor sharp and is able to push cut paper. Have you got any tips for someone who is new to this?

[@shmuelshvarts196]

Lewis make sure you get a burr after every grit,by better stone and get a strop with compound also if you have cheap knives due to its steel it may not get as sharp

[@Dolmio24]

Ok I'll try that, I normally switch to alternating strokes on the higher grit stones. I have been practicing on very cheap knives, I have a Damascus steel bush craft knife I am going to do when I have a little more experience, I might be able to get a better edge on that. Thanks!

[@jenniferw8963]

what is best resurfacing "stone"? I think you used a metal one if I recall. I used the sidewalk on one of my stones and it worked well but looking for something a bit less coarse for finer stones.

[@Burrfection]

hahah.... sidewalk works. i use the atoma 140 kit.com/Burrfection/top-picks

[@jenniferw8963]

Can you make a vid where you take your brick (with the pits in it) and smooth it down on sidewalk? :P And see them disappear.. would be interesting anyways :P

[@jenniferw8963]

Wow the atoma is $70! dang...

[@Burrfection]

hahah. will do. soon

[@sarkysark]

Can you use the the cerax 320 to flatten a chosera 800 stone??

[@Burrfection]

i wouldn't do it. the naniwa 800 is harder than the cerax 320. atoma 140 is what i use bur.re/atoma or use a smooth sidewalk if you must

[@sarkysark]

@@Burrfection would the 400 work? 140 is not available on your site? I’m actually looking for 300-400 grit that can flatten my 800. But if I can go from a 140 plate to a 800 chosera with no issues, I’ll do that as well. I just need something coarser than my 800. Thanks for responding!

[@anjelicadixon7719]

I love You!

[@Mrplacedcookie]

Ryky OT but what was the double sided tape you used on your strops? Thanks!

[@Burrfection]

there are a few that 3m makes, this is what i like . amzn.to/2DNjqlg, its the strongest i have used from them,.

[@Mrplacedcookie]

Burrfection Many Thank's ! Will check it out. 👍

[@rotemshoshani424]

Hi Ryky, would a chosera 400 -> 1000 progresion work for a western knife like Zwilling?

[@imam_2896]

Nice

[@birdoffire9]

Stoners meh