Reddit mentions of Shapton Glass Stone 1000 Grit 5mm

Here’s my system. Not the cheapest but not the most expensive either.

Shapton Glass Stones

1000 $55
4000 $59
8000 $89


DMT Duo Sharp 10” X-Course/Course $126


I use the DMT for initial sharpening, fixing dings in blades, and most importantly, flattening the water stones. 10” size is important because it makes flattening the stones easier.


There are other brands of waterstones that I’m sure will work equally well like oishi from Lie Nielsen but I think those 3 grits work great. At 8000 I can already shave my arm so not sure you need to go higher.

You can also get a DMT Dia Flat which will last longer than the duo sharp but it costs more.


Lastly, I prefer to use jigs to sharpen. So I’ve spent more money on that. The Lie Nielsen is pricey but works the best. Kell honing guide works well for pig sticker chisels. I have a Veritas guide but don’t use it often.

$250?????? go to the local outlet, spend 20 on a chefs knife and 10 on a filet knife, then spend the rest on this: http://www.amazon.com/Shapton-Stone-Holder/dp/B0034YT5VE/ref=sr_1_6?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1405660425&sr=1-6&keywords=shapton+water+stones PLUS http://www.amazon.com/Shapton-Glass-Stone-1000-Grit/dp/B0034YT47E/ref=sr_1_4?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1405660425&sr=1-4&keywords=shapton+water+stones trust me, the sharpening is more important than the brand.