I am trying to figure out how to get the best use out of these stones. Lately i have been using a La Lune or a Thuringian slurry stone, working with slurry and finishing on water or oil. It seems to be working well. Using coticule slurry on the stone does not feel good. I have a box of them, so i have tried different stones.
Doing a synthetic progression up to 8k-12k, and finishing on water or oil seems to work really well to.
Most of the time my Les Lat edges feels like my Arkansas edges, but a little less sharp. That is not really what i am after. I can just use a Arkansas stone and get a sharper edge.
I have one that feels just as hard as my Arkansas stone. Are they sensitive to surface prep? Is there any similarities between the Les Lat and Arkansas stones?
How are you using yours for best performance?
Doing a synthetic progression up to 8k-12k, and finishing on water or oil seems to work really well to.
Most of the time my Les Lat edges feels like my Arkansas edges, but a little less sharp. That is not really what i am after. I can just use a Arkansas stone and get a sharper edge.
I have one that feels just as hard as my Arkansas stone. Are they sensitive to surface prep? Is there any similarities between the Les Lat and Arkansas stones?
How are you using yours for best performance?