It’s funny to think that buying local nowadays might mean to buy a belgium whetstone or an italian axe from a French-Canadian. But when you want the best and your obsess about quality you go where you can still find it today and you try to sustain these people. Like the few that still work for the Rinaldi family in a small village in the North of Italy.
Was just thinking it's a pocket stone before you said it. Seems like a nice addition to the kit. I got the grey market shapton stones and have been very happy with them. Not a lot of feedback on the 5k though. I would like a finer stone one day.
Very nice. My diamonds don’t have much feedback either, feels like verging degrees of “slippery.” Great for planes though when I use a jig. Really liking the slurry, this is a great stone. Now to try on axes. Also check out La cognee! They have a huge Rinaldi selection
I will definitely have to pick up one of those stones for myself from La Cognee. I'm probably going to get a file at the same time because I like the look of those Simonds files. I've been using King Waterstones for awhile and you are right, those Japanese water stones wear very fast but there is an effective and inexpensive way of lapping them, which is to use lapping grit and a scrap piece of glass. I got this trick from the Traditional Tools channel and I'll put a link to the video in a reply. I got the grit in what is essentially a saltshaker from Lee Valley. Even though it's not the cheapest format to buy it, it's still pretty cheap and I don't need a big bag of it. It works on my oil stones too.
That’s awesome! I own diamond, Arkansas, aluminum oxide, etc. but I wish I’d found these first. They’re excellent, and put an unbeatable edge on my tools
Yeah it will absolutely, I chose this size especially for axes, as an EDC axeman stone. I personnaly use it a lot : czcams.com/video/x0tGdknR8jc/video.htmlsi=3k6-rJWKco2Y1lRf&t=2054. Thank you for your purchase, I'll ship it pretty soon.
I use Japanese wet stones with soapy water. I soakUSA for the most part. The have WR Case on the blades. I like Stockman knives, too. them for a few minutes in water and then spray them with my soapy water when they become dry. I usually use my 3000-8000 grit for most sharpening tasks. I use my hockey pucks to sharpen my axes, stones for my knives. My knives are made in the
That’s so cool! The feel really is great. The blue is coarser than the white. There is a yellow that is even more fine than the white. Hoping to try that out soon
@@urbanlumberjack I didn't realize there was a white and yellow, but I'll definitely check them out. I think I got my knife to be perfect this morning, with no perceptible nicks, and super sharp.
I’m going to try it on an axe today or tomorrow. Hopefully will put up a video. Currently, I am using much thinner stones to sharpen my axes and drawknives and have great results. But the thinness of my current stones is a problem. I imagine the thickness to this stone would make sharpening an axe, drawknife, large knife, garden tool, etc. much easier. Stay tuned!
@@urbanlumberjack I'm looking forward to that one too, I really appreciated your enthusiasm and your insights about money and quality, I do think that working with companies that made this kind of stones and good tools is a privilege and a duty for their legacies.
My pleasure mate! If anybody’s interested come and see!
Can't agree more with purchasing local. Its important to support the small business that operate and live in your own community.
For sure!
It’s funny to think that buying local nowadays might mean to buy a belgium whetstone or an italian axe from a French-Canadian.
But when you want the best and your obsess about quality you go where you can still find it today and you try to sustain these people. Like the few that still work for the Rinaldi family in a small village in the North of Italy.
Was just thinking it's a pocket stone before you said it. Seems like a nice addition to the kit. I got the grey market shapton stones and have been very happy with them. Not a lot of feedback on the 5k though. I would like a finer stone one day.
Very nice. My diamonds don’t have much feedback either, feels like verging degrees of “slippery.” Great for planes though when I use a jig.
Really liking the slurry, this is a great stone. Now to try on axes. Also check out La cognee! They have a huge Rinaldi selection
I will definitely have to pick up one of those stones for myself from La Cognee. I'm probably going to get a file at the same time because I like the look of those Simonds files. I've been using King Waterstones for awhile and you are right, those Japanese water stones wear very fast but there is an effective and inexpensive way of lapping them, which is to use lapping grit and a scrap piece of glass. I got this trick from the Traditional Tools channel and I'll put a link to the video in a reply. I got the grit in what is essentially a saltshaker from Lee Valley. Even though it's not the cheapest format to buy it, it's still pretty cheap and I don't need a big bag of it. It works on my oil stones too.
Link to the Traditional Tools video on it czcams.com/video/MEPHoA5UgUU/video.html
Hey Matt, great advice! I got more stones coming and some Tassie’s heads too, I think I can prepare a nice bundle for you! 🤓
@@LaCognee awesome!
Thanks to you, I ordered yet another sharpening stone to go with the dozens I already own 😁
Thank Dennis, I just shipped it!
That’s awesome! I own diamond, Arkansas, aluminum oxide, etc. but I wish I’d found these first. They’re excellent, and put an unbeatable edge on my tools
Old saying about purchasing quality: buy once, cry once. Works for me!
That’s so true
Thanks, I will definitely check this out.
Awesome! I’m enjoying it
Just ordered one. Hopefully this will work well with an axe. I much prefer a square stone than a round puck. Thanks for showing us man!
Yeah it will absolutely, I chose this size especially for axes, as an EDC axeman stone. I personnaly use it a lot : czcams.com/video/x0tGdknR8jc/video.htmlsi=3k6-rJWKco2Y1lRf&t=2054. Thank you for your purchase, I'll ship it pretty soon.
That’s awesome thanks for letting me know! Hope you like it. I’ll try it out on an axe too, I also like a square stone for an axe
Thank you sir! I just shipped 🇺🇸
@@LaCognee That’s great thank you very much! 🙏🏼
Thanks for this vid! This stone is truly amazing. I’m very pleased that you’re happy with it!
That stone seems really good! I'll think about it too
@@ItalskeSekery Yes, you should!
Great advice 7:43
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I use Japanese wet stones with soapy water. I soakUSA for the most part. The have WR Case on the blades. I like Stockman knives, too. them for a few minutes in water and then spray them with my soapy water when they become dry. I usually use my 3000-8000 grit for most sharpening tasks. I use my hockey pucks to sharpen my axes, stones for my knives. My knives are made in the
Stockman are my favorite! Love case knives
I used a Belgian Blue today and it was a magical experience.
It sharpened so fast and so clean.
How do you compare the blue to the white?
That’s so cool! The feel really is great. The blue is coarser than the white. There is a yellow that is even more fine than the white. Hoping to try that out soon
@@urbanlumberjack I didn't realize there was a white and yellow, but I'll definitely check them out. I think I got my knife to be perfect this morning, with no perceptible nicks, and super sharp.
Do you think its possible to sharpen larger objects on it with relative ease?
I’m going to try it on an axe today or tomorrow. Hopefully will put up a video. Currently, I am using much thinner stones to sharpen my axes and drawknives and have great results. But the thinness of my current stones is a problem.
I imagine the thickness to this stone would make sharpening an axe, drawknife, large knife, garden tool, etc. much easier.
Stay tuned!
Hey, I chose that stone as a pocket EDC for axemen. But I'll get soon 2 much larger models for Chef's knives and chisels too.
@@urbanlumberjack I'm looking forward to that one too, I really appreciated your enthusiasm and your insights about money and quality, I do think that working with companies that made this kind of stones and good tools is a privilege and a duty for their legacies.
@@urbanlumberjack Looking forward to it!
@@LaCognee How big would those new models be?
You should try jnats
I’m not familiar with them, thanks for the recommendation
I am from begium and there is even amuch better stone the coticul made from vulkanik dust.
I’ll look into that! Belgium is a country I would very much like to visit. Awesome country