Straight razor users consider the 8k edge the coarsest edge that will shave comfortably. This Shapton Glass 8k water stone would be a great choice whether the razor’s edge you are putting on is going on a straight razor, a kitchen knife, or a shop tool. Shapton Glass stones are noted for their high hardness which lends itself to more precise edges, slower dishing, and longer stone life. The Shapton Glass stones also have great reputations for cutting very quickly and being extremely easy to use since they only need a splash of water to get to work, no soaking required. These stones are bonded to tempered glass and measure 210mm × 70mm × 11mm (8 1/4" × 2 3/4" × 7/16") with 5mm of usable abrasive thickness. Each stone weighs about 14 oz (400g).
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Nice Sharpening StonePosted By: Patrick McCormick - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
I was hesitant to go with this stone at first. It seemed like a lot of money for a fairly thin amount of material. However, when I began to work with it, I immediately understood why. It cuts quite quickly for its fine grit level and does not need to shed anywhere as much material as typical water stones. Much easier to keep flat & really looks fantastic on the glass backing. Highly recommended.
2 people found this review helpful
I was hesitant to go with this stone at first. It seemed like a lot of money for a fairly thin amount of material. However, when I began to work with it, I immediately understood why. It cuts quite quickly for its fine grit level and does not need to shed anywhere as much material as typical water stones. Much easier to keep flat & really looks fantastic on the glass backing. Highly recommended.
Amazing Great finishing stone Plenty of polish!Posted By: Max S. - verified customer
3 people found this review helpful
There are 2 general glass stone set ups to get a nice polish and a good edge. The Shapton recommended way to is go: 500-2k-16k which works great, Mark's site recommends you go: 500-1k-4k and then 8k if you so choose. this 8k stone is PLENTY, you need not go any further. Leaves a nice enough polish for fine kitchen knives, and pocket knives alike. I don't like going any finer than this, or maybe a 1 micron stone. At this high level of refinement, ultra fine stones become more expensive, and less efficient than simply stropping, IMHO. I like to start stropping anywhere from 1micron to about .5 micron, so for me this 8k is about as far as I like to go stone wise. Right after this I hit a strop or two and things are right where they should be. the 8k is where its at! Mirror polish!
3 people found this review helpful
There are 2 general glass stone set ups to get a nice polish and a good edge. The Shapton recommended way to is go: 500-2k-16k which works great, Mark's site recommends you go: 500-1k-4k and then 8k if you so choose. this 8k stone is PLENTY, you need not go any further. Leaves a nice enough polish for fine kitchen knives, and pocket knives alike. I don't like going any finer than this, or maybe a 1 micron stone. At this high level of refinement, ultra fine stones become more expensive, and less efficient than simply stropping, IMHO. I like to start stropping anywhere from 1micron to about .5 micron, so for me this 8k is about as far as I like to go stone wise. Right after this I hit a strop or two and things are right where they should be. the 8k is where its at! Mirror polish!
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Product ReviewPosted By: Socrates7 - verified customer
3 people found this review helpful
Compact and affordable, but not my favorite stone in this grit range. Great to add to a travel kit and will touch up your edge very nicely. So-so as a polishing stone, but will not create mirror bright.
3 people found this review helpful
Compact and affordable, but not my favorite stone in this grit range. Great to add to a travel kit and will touch up your edge very nicely. So-so as a polishing stone, but will not create mirror bright.
