I have a "New Style King KDS 1000k/6000k stone for sharpening harder steels". I just ordered Shapton pro 8K and 12k stones, and a sink length stone holder. Does anyone know what the King 1k/6k stones are comparable to in the Shapton pro line? I have read that the King stones are old technology and not as fine as current 1k/6k stones. I guess that might work to my advantage in this case. If the King 6k is closer to a Shapton 5k then my gap between the 1k and 8k stones isn't so big. Do I need a Shapton pro stone between 1k and 6k, or is my King good enough?
I have everything I need to make balsa/diamond strops as per slash, and a Tony Miller leather strop. I think the 4 "vintage" SR that I have only need the strops. However, I just bought a Genco 6/8" that is covered in gray patina, and has some chipping on the edge that's only visible under 5 power lens. How it got the chips I don't know because it looks like it's never been sharpened. So I'll be beveling that, with hopes that the 1k King is up to the task. Thanks
I have everything I need to make balsa/diamond strops as per slash, and a Tony Miller leather strop. I think the 4 "vintage" SR that I have only need the strops. However, I just bought a Genco 6/8" that is covered in gray patina, and has some chipping on the edge that's only visible under 5 power lens. How it got the chips I don't know because it looks like it's never been sharpened. So I'll be beveling that, with hopes that the 1k King is up to the task. Thanks
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