Sharpening Stone Comparison - Imanishi, Naniwa Pro, Shapton Glass скачать в хорошем качестве

Sharpening Stone Comparison - Imanishi, Naniwa Pro, Shapton Glass

Knife used - Kershaw Crown Steel type - 8cr13mov Stones used - Shapton Glass - 500 grit Naniwa Pro - 400 grit Imanishi Latte - 400 grit Measuring the angles, they all came out around 20º. Not quite as low as I would like, but I just went with what felt natural. As you can tell from the video, sharpening on the Edge Pro stones freehand, can create problems of it's own. The size is very restricting, especially when accustomed to full stones. It still did it's job very well, and cut the steel, with no problems. There is almost no load up. The stone has a smooth feel. Feedback is excellent, and you can tell from the feel and sound, when your angle is incorrect. The Naniwa Pro is among the best lower grit stones on the market. That is obviously my own opinion, but I would put it against any stone in it's grit range, and never feel outmatched. It is a hard stone, though it has a creamy feeling. Feedback on it is excellent, and almost no load up. This stone can be deceptive, because it has such a smooth feel. It removes steel as quickly as any other 400 grit, but it's difficult to estimate, because the feedback fools you. Constant monitoring is imperative with this one. Finally, the Imanishi Latte, has a completely different feeling. Right away the stone felt much harder, and more aggressive, than the other two. It seems as if it cut just a little faster, as well. The feedback on it was excellent. It can load up, if you are not applying water regularly. That hasn't seemed to slow down the performance in use, but time will tell, as it has a habit of doing. I stated in the video, there is a scratchy feeling when you sharpen on this one. It is very reminiscent of the Nubatama Ume 1 and 2k stones. My final thoughts on all these stones was summed up in the video. However, my preferences have me favoring the Imanishi . I prefer the feedback, and speed, this stone provides. It does require soaking which, if in a hurry, can be a detriment. Otherwise, it is everything I want in a sharpening stone. It didn't have the keenest edge, but the differences are so small, I seriously think, only the pickiest of observers, would notice the difference.