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I prefer finer stones for finishing as well. Water, yes I have before. I feel like mineral oil gives me better feedback, which, still does not compare to the higher end stones. Stones like this were all my grandparents ever used. Often just varying pressures on a single stone. Thanks for your comment!

David I appreciate your comment, however you meant it good or bad. I sharpen freehand for fun, same with making videos. To clarify this stone is actually listed as 100 grit and 320. It’s an oil stone. I do find it cuts slower than the listed values when comparing to my other stones.

Lol homie went full deep in thought mode on that one

It’s hard for me to say. I compared my fine grit Arkansas stone to it recently. The fine Ark is much more coarse and toothy of a finish compared to the 3k Naniwa. The feedback from the knife owner was it’s the sharpest knife he has ever seen. I don’t have a stone higher than that yet…

Awesome! You will probably want to get a lower grit to pair it with. Practice a lot!

I have used water but oil makes it work much better. Mineral oil works fine for me but there are other options.

Yes. I've had this very same stone at or in my kitchen sink for about 25 years now! That's right. 25 years. My knifes may not have been knive snob sharp but all of my kitchen knives and my pocket knives are always sharp. I put a few drops of dishwashing soap on the stone and knive blade and wet it. When I wash it off it's clean and sharp.

@@user-rl5wm1cm1kThanks for the reply, I appreciate it.

I’m not sure if there is a great coarse Arkansas stone to be honest. I really like my Shapton, the glass 320 would pair ok but cleaning the edge up would take a bit longer on an Ark. I’m seeing a really good deal on the shapton glass #500. I have not used that one but it may be a perfect bridge between the two if you are getting only one stone. There are a lot to pick from. I’m a big fan of my Naniwa stones as well. My best advise would be get something good around 320-600 and enjoy a few extra minutes cleaning the edge up with a medium Arkansas. Hope that helps you.

@@shoppingshavers yes shapton 320-8000 is what I have and also the Arkansas stone. But yeah I want to try glass and see how they are.

Maybe switch it up altogether then and try a diamond like an Atoma? I’d say my shaptons are similar enough that you may not want to experiment down the same brand. Or try a Naniwa. The feel is different for sure. An India stone is fair but I don’t think you’ll be impressed coming from a set of shaptons. Let me know what you get.

Agreed! Good way to word it.

Yes, exactly how my grandfather would sharpen a knife. Perfect description! Thank you.

you could add some enkay emery compound or bark river black compound to compliment the toothy edge

@@RubricoA. That black from Bark River will wreck an edge real fast if you're not careful. The green-and-white is decent, but I'm trying to get away from the wax.

@@JohnDoe-zb7dz if you're heavy handed yes but you can compesate it by applying it into basswood. Work well for me. Try the Gunny Juice and apply to basswood.

@@RubricoA. You're correct I've been playing with the Jende paste on basswood. Much better results than the crayons.