Your observations here are almost exactly what l would have said about my own Atoma 400. Mine is nicely worn in now and almost as smooth to use as a coarse whetstone, but still cuts quickly and delivers extremely crisp bevels. I usually use it for those occasions where l have had to spend a long time on my 200 grit to make a completely new edge, and want to make sure the new bevel is very crisp and even before moving up to an intermediate stone. I've been enjoying your videos very much, btw.
Hi , great video. With average use, whats the lifespan of this brand of plate? Yours being around 5years now, what's your opinion and observations on it?
I have all the Atomas and I really like the way they feel when cutting. I have a set of the PD Tools CBN stones that were a few dollars more in price. $65 vs $70. But the Atomas just give you more satisfaction in feel, grit marks, and seems faster too. Longevity? We shall see. The trick is use very little pressure.
Usually diamond plates should be used with low pressure. You push sharpen and use a lot of pressure. How has the plate held up? I know you can easily kill DMTs like this.
I didn’t keep the stone. As I said in the video I bought it for a chef friend of mine. I have not talked to him about it so unfortunately I am not sure how it has held up.
Nope. At least I think you wouldn't. The diamond in the Atoma is harder than the Shapton ceramic material. That's just my quick thoughts on it. How do you like the Shapton glass compared to the Pro line?
I allways use gloves with diamond stones, because otherwise i get micro Cuts in my hands, 😂 very good and aggressive stone to remove chips or set a good base bevel
Your observations here are almost exactly what l would have said about my own Atoma 400. Mine is nicely worn in now and almost as smooth to use as a coarse whetstone, but still cuts quickly and delivers extremely crisp bevels. I usually use it for those occasions where l have had to spend a long time on my 200 grit to make a completely new edge, and want to make sure the new bevel is very crisp and even before moving up to an intermediate stone. I've been enjoying your videos very much, btw.
Thanks David. I should pull my finger out and make a few more videos. It is nice to know people enjoy them.
Hi , great video.
With average use, whats the lifespan of this brand of plate?
Yours being around 5years now, what's your opinion and observations on it?
I have all the Atomas and I really like the way they feel when cutting. I have a set of the PD Tools CBN stones that were a few dollars more in price. $65 vs $70. But the Atomas just give you more satisfaction in feel, grit marks, and seems faster too. Longevity? We shall see. The trick is use very little pressure.
Appreciate the video, good info
Thanks Ramon. Appreciate the support.
thanks
Nice tip using Autosol Thanks
Mark Kurz you are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Usually diamond plates should be used with low pressure. You push sharpen and use a lot of pressure. How has the plate held up? I know you can easily kill DMTs like this.
I didn’t keep the stone. As I said in the video I bought it for a chef friend of mine. I have not talked to him about it so unfortunately I am not sure how it has held up.
I use this stone for lapping my Shapton glass stones, there is nothing better!
Rico Suave wouldnt i mess up (dull) my atoma 400 if i lap a shapton glass 220 or a shapton pro 220?
Nope. At least I think you wouldn't. The diamond in the Atoma is harder than the Shapton ceramic material. That's just my quick thoughts on it. How do you like the Shapton glass compared to the Pro line?
There def is better out there haha but if you’re happy you’re happy! Cheers
I allways use gloves with diamond stones, because otherwise i get micro Cuts in my hands, 😂 very good and aggressive stone to remove chips or set a good base bevel
to be honest, the sound quality is poor limiting the value of this video
needs re-editing to make the volume MUCH louder then its perfect.
Al Sat nah not a volume problem.
Idrc tho. Video was fine imo