I had one and it was horrible, easily the single worst stone of any type I have ever tried. It had some quite large bits of natural stone mixed in with the 8k grit. No matter how long it soaked, the large bits still were harder and caused damage to the edge.hello, can anyone give me feedback please, on a Kitayama 8000 grit whetstone? Is this a decent stone for straight razors, from anyone with experience with one? I have not found any information on it.
thanks.
I saw the YT videos, they were for kitchen knives, I was not sure if they still perform for straight razors. I have been using a Shapton Pro 5000 and a Pro 12000. I was beginning to think about filling the gap. I guess I was looking at the Kitayama 8000 because of the size and price to purchase new. I have been wearing down my Shapton Pro stones with carpenter tools mainly by flattening the stones regularly. The lower grit stones have gone down really fast.Is the 8k Kit decent in what regard? In what progression, what are your needs and expectations? Are you buying it or is someone giving it to you, what are your other stones? Why is this stone on your radar?
Sharing some context would be helpful.
There are a couple/few vids that reference razor honing. But your specific context is more important.I saw the YT videos, they were for kitchen knives, I was not sure if they still perform for straight razors. I have been using a Shapton Pro 5000 and a Pro 12000. I was beginning to think about filling the gap.