Elsass 8k ceramic hone?
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I have been wondering about them myself. They are made by an abrasive company in germany if I'm correct. I'm thinking about trying one eventually myself. Here is their website http://www.elsass-nsidemaas.com/web_en/
I already have an 8k and have other stones on my future list, but my curiousity gets the best of me sometimes. From looking at the website it seems they know what they're doing. Anyone else gets one first I'd like to hear what they say.
I already have an 8k and have other stones on my future list, but my curiousity gets the best of me sometimes. From looking at the website it seems they know what they're doing. Anyone else gets one first I'd like to hear what they say.
Must be good and smooth if its made from an elf's rear end....oh wait...
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I think I know the one you are talking about, and make sure to check the shipping cost (I am in the USA, and it's showing $29 shipping). You should be able to get a good stone for $40 shipped, I think the Welsh Slates can be had for less. Also, it's not a ceramic hone like the Spyderco Ultra Fine, where it will NEVER need re-lapped/re-finished, it has a slurry stone, so it works like a standard wetstone.
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Yeah I've seen the welsh slates, but after reading up on them, I'm not quite so sure whether I want one. Seems they can be really hit n miss (though was nice idea as I live in Wales lol). I just want a cheap good and possibly synthetic 8k (also considering a naniwa 10k to complete the lineup thereafter).
I own the Elsass 8k ceramic hone. It is a true Ceramic. It comes with a small stone of the same material, for de-glazing/cleaning. It is not a Wet Stone but is used Dry. Be sure to use the correct side .The wrong side, while smooth, will reveal circular cut patterns, as it gets dirty. Buy It. You will not regret the purchase. Ceramic stones are great wire edge detectors/removers. A wire edge will make a crinkly sound.
What happens if you wet it, and how do you know which side is which?
I own the Elsass 8k ceramic hone. It is a true Ceramic. It comes with a small stone of the same material, for de-glazing/cleaning. It is not a Wet Stone but is used Dry. Be sure to use the correct side .The wrong side, while smooth, will reveal circular cut patterns, as it gets dirty. Buy It. You will not regret the purchase. Ceramic stones are great wire edge detectors/removers. A wire edge will make a crinkly sound.
Let me try again.
Is there a way to know which side is which without ruining an edge?
Like - is the stone clearly marked or do you just have to guess?
What happens if it gets wet? Does it fall apart? I have a 2k ceramic, it gets wet all the time, It can be used wet also.
Is this stone somehow special in this regard?
Is there a way to know which side is which without ruining an edge?
Like - is the stone clearly marked or do you just have to guess?
What happens if it gets wet? Does it fall apart? I have a 2k ceramic, it gets wet all the time, It can be used wet also.
Is this stone somehow special in this regard?
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Water will not harm it. It can be washed with green scubber and dish soap. Let dry it dry before use. Do not use powdered cleaners though, to alkali and slippery and hard to rinse out of the stone. The wrong side will not hurt the razor. I should have said use the best side. No, the sides are not marked.
I think many people use Ceramic Stones dry. Just as many use these stones with water, I guess. I have heard of using Ceramics with mineral oil. I would not.
Got it - ty.
So that's not a slurry stone, but designed to keep it working faster... I guess I was wrong. Would this imply that if you used both sides, that you could keep one side "rough" and let the other glaze over (presumably working slower but finer), and have a two-in-one?
