This guy is an absolute beast! Buys cheap stones manufactured for a fixed angle sharpening system & uses them to hand sharpen his knife. Doesn't get anything close to a mirror polish but still manages to get his blade sharp with an extremely respectable straight & even secondary bevel. Amazing!
@StognaBologna43
6 жыл бұрын
“I buy smart water, because it’s the best water out there for my sharpening stones” 😂
@prashikjadhav3954
6 жыл бұрын
"I am just kidding, that's just tap water"
@naiksui
6 жыл бұрын
Josh D if its so smart how did it end up in a bottle
@tox99jorge
6 жыл бұрын
I was about to dislike when he said that
@flowinthrou
5 жыл бұрын
There was a comedy show once that had a commercial about "dense water", you dropped a single drop of water in a cup and you just filled with water and voila! I thought it was something like that
@targuscinco
3 жыл бұрын
I buy edge pro stones for my water.
@ian-duh
4 жыл бұрын
I don’t see anyone else writing this so just thought I’d mention that they are fixed to plastic bases for use in a sharpening jig.
@1000REMBOY
4 жыл бұрын
Hey what's a sharpening jig? Thanks allot man!
@tylerblubaugh5549
3 жыл бұрын
@@1000REMBOY other comments seem to say ruixin pro or something like that
@mrgeorgejetson
6 жыл бұрын
"Now, I don't do unboxing videos... because I think they're stupid..." And that's why I love this channel, man. From one Alex to another: keep up the excellent work!
@Layput
4 жыл бұрын
If you did not say you were kidding about the smart water, I would have believed you and looked for it. God. We are so influenced by the media these days.
@plt927
3 жыл бұрын
Smart water is just a huge marketing scam from Coca Cola. They distill their Water, put the minerals back in and sell it for 1.65€ per liter.
@BeefNEggs057
3 жыл бұрын
Yes stop being a sheep. Question everything you hear and everyone’s motivations and you can graduate from the wool life. Democrats and establishment republicans depend on people like you to keep getting re-elected despite years of enriching themselves while pretending to work for you.
@username-pq4nb
3 жыл бұрын
@@BeefNEggs057 or just stop listening to people
@PatrickSwayzeOnDbol
2 жыл бұрын
blame the media for being gullible? take responsibility for your own actions and beliefs.
@lancewilliams2212
6 жыл бұрын
Hey man, thanks for spending the time and money to review stuff like this so that other people don’t have to learn the hard way. I only just found your channel a few days ago, but I’ve already subbed and binge watched plenty. 👍
@OUTDOORS55
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah these stones are terrible. They will "sharpen" but are not the 180-3000 grit they advertised. Everything below the 3000 feels exactly the same. Thanks for watching ! I really do appreciate it 😀!
@cynot71
3 жыл бұрын
I bought the cheap diamond stones (180 - 3000, ~$3/ea.) to tape to my Work Sharp precision adjust knife sharpener. For polishing, I have the 6K, 8K & 10K whetstones. They do work as far as sharpening goes. Keep in mind that they do vary in thickness. I use a digital angle gauge to re-calibrate the angle when switching from diamond to whetstone to leather. Don't know how long these will last, but you can buy a few of these sticks for the price of one edge pro.
@JeffSmith-eq3kc
2 жыл бұрын
Sharp knife for $11 makes a lot of sense to a lot of people!
@miguellodeiro9671
6 жыл бұрын
Man you rock! My greed was taking over and I was about to buy these from china. I rather save up a little for the real stuff and not throw my money away. Thanks so much!
@TimKollat
6 жыл бұрын
I got into sharpening a while ago and bought expensive Naniwa Chosera stones,,which are great by the way, also bought some Shapton stones, a KME knife sharpening jig with chosera stones and diamond stones...I became obsessed with sharpening and was sharpening everything. After watching Carter Cutlery only use the King 1000 and King Delux 6000 stones I decided to try it out. Now I never use anything other than those two stones. Thats all you'll ever need unless you need to reprofile a blade, then get something course like the good 220 Shapton..etc. Anyhow, just get the King 1000 and the Delux 6000 and a strop with white compound from Bark River and you'll have the easiest, sharpest blades ever
@Dr_V
6 жыл бұрын
You're absolutely right about that bigger double sided stone, I'm using a very similar one for my blades, it's a more practical and compact design, but usually the finer size is 1000 grit. That's OK for most tools and knives, but for some blades like precision chisels or fish filleting knives you really need a smaller finishing grit. A handy alternative for very fine grit finishing stones is a piece of decorative marble plating. Marble is expansive in general, but if you find a construction site using such material you can get small leftovers for free, strips the size of a knife sharpening stone are useless for them and usually end up in the trash heap.
@testboga5991
7 ай бұрын
They were actually the first stones I ever managed to get *sharp* knives from. I switched to diamond now, but together with the EdgePro copy they do produce sharp knives.
@Ckwon117
3 жыл бұрын
You're literally the only review on these stones i can find anywhere on the internet
@LewisJD33911
6 жыл бұрын
Great vid man. Honestly I’m super cheap and broke. I might get these just to have something to practice on then upgrade someday Great vid. Thanks!!
@MrPatrick7777
6 жыл бұрын
Josh Lewis same here. They are at best okay...but that is way better than nothing. Haha...
@carlosmatos9848
6 жыл бұрын
They work, but they wear out pretty quick. I suppose they are good for learning, but the EP stones are a lot better. I've heard the Chosera stones are really good, but they are damn expensive too.
@MichCo.
6 жыл бұрын
Those stone are supposed to be used with a station like this one... www.wish.com/product/professional-kitchen-sharpening-knife-sharpener-system-fix-angle-with-4-stones-5759a09604ad4014bd5f4d89
@frenchaccent540
3 жыл бұрын
These stones are only worth reviewing to say “DO NOT BUY” ! Get the Edge Pro Aluminum Oxide stones, best bang for your buck. -$17 per stone mounted on aluminum base -$9 per stone without base. I but then at CKTG. Great channel 👍
@crrassh69
6 жыл бұрын
I’ve used these stones with self stick sand paper and the edge pro clone and I get a super hair whittling edge. I wanted to try the clone before I spent $300 on the edge pro and got such good edges decided to just use the $30 clone.
@CrazySharp
6 жыл бұрын
I had some of these and you’re right... they are just the same grit but different colors
@OUTDOORS55
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah they are so close it’s hard to tell the difference.
@robertbrunston5406
6 жыл бұрын
For someone just learning how to sharpen I think they are good enough! Thank you for sharing.
@OUTDOORS55
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching😀
@doruktopcu
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for mentioning smart water is the best for sharpening, now I know my problem 🙏🏼👍🏼
@Brandon-vs6vf
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video I almost bought those stones.
@JETJOOBOY
6 жыл бұрын
Brandon Jordan I just did.. I was going to get the Edge Pro system knock off before I saw Jeff's review/rant.. But then I bought the Lanskey rip off for like $10 but will probably buy the Lansky stones... I mean... It is just a couple of bent coat hangers...
@fxstudio7347
4 жыл бұрын
Glass base, sandpaper 600 grit and you can flatten them easily
@allenwisniewski5387
4 жыл бұрын
I just started watching your videos recently, and I'm kinda hesitant to say this, but I actually bought these stones for $10, hoping to at least start to learn how to sharpen my knives. After finding your channel, I'm going to be getting a better set up. I've already learned a bunch of useful things by watching you. Looking forward to advancing my skills with the knowledge you put out! Thanks a bunch!
@OUTDOORS55
4 жыл бұрын
Get some dmt diamond stones. They are expensive but youll learn much faster. Id recommend the dmt fine if you can only buy one.
@RelakS__
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, these are sh1t. I am playing with the 3000 grit now. Wears quicker than a 300 grit stone, scratches like a 300 grit stone, but it is hard to for the blade with it. After like 20 minutes I get bored, and finished the work with the 400 diamond stone. It took another 10 minutes though, so with this stone I think it would have taken almost an hour.
@pierrerossouw6083
5 жыл бұрын
Those are replacement stones for a table-top lateral bar-driven sharpening system. I have bought several of these over the years. A set of four will typically cost about 1 Euro, so for the price, I can't complain. The stones are softer than many others and I have to float them fairly often, especially when new as they have many surface imperfections. When used in the sharpening system I get consistent razor edges on my kitchen knives. Add a strop to the mix and it is more than capable for most household needs.
@pierrerossouw6083
5 жыл бұрын
Oh and, yes, at least 40% of them come loose from the plastic backing. I just treat it as normal practice now having contact adhesive close at hand!
@HUZ9k3s5w
6 жыл бұрын
You'll find the same stones on ebay from China for less. Found the same as you, the grit values printed on the stones are just that, just print....
@OUTDOORS55
6 жыл бұрын
I have seen those as well. It takes about a month or more to ship them though. These only took 2 days. Just have to check the shipping first.
@HUZ9k3s5w
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, they took a month or so to arrive from China. When I need smaller stones for free hand sharpening outdoors I'd go for the Edge Pro ones, not that expensive. KME sharpener also sells some rather inexpensive but ok stones in a similar size.
@carlosmatos9848
6 жыл бұрын
I was able to tell the 180 grit was coarser than the 400 and 800, but yeah the white stones might as well all be the same.
@carlosmatos9848
6 жыл бұрын
I've found these stones are ok if you put a little work into them. I ran a bead of CA glue and baking soda around the edges that were poorly glued to the plastic blanks, then I sanded them flat on some 220 grit sandpaper. After that I was able to use them on my Edge Pro. I only use them on my cheaper knives so I don't wear out the good ones. That or I'll start out with the 180, then move onto the actual EP stones to finish it off. Yeah, I'm supporting a company that makes cheap knockoffs, but I also plan on getting more EP stones when they wear out too.
@ardvarkkkkk1
5 жыл бұрын
I bought a Chinese combination stone once that turned out having the same grit on both sides. The "course" side was less dense so it left a more pronounced scratch pattern than the "fine" side.
@ianlosby5636
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it. I bought these, or similar, stones and got my money back. My 180 grit stone felt exactly the same as the 400 and 800 grit stones. Overall, they were not aggressive enough to cut steel and too soft to polish the edges. I gave them to a friend to try and use when he makes his knives. He might be able to use them to polish primary bezels or something.
@VegaGaming0
6 жыл бұрын
From what I can tell. These stone look like they are meant for the sharpening kit TSPROF. or something like that. Not meant to be put on your table but, into the system that device uses. (Though them not being flat still isn't a good thing.)
@OUTDOORS55
6 жыл бұрын
That’s exactly what they are meant for. However if the base’s fall off (like in this video) they are useless for that purpose.
@horsetowater
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent. For those gritheads wanting to compare grit scales, gritomatic have a great ready reckoner If nothing else these stone make good aluminium blanks for lapping tapes
@LIE4ME
4 жыл бұрын
My 240 stone is smoother than my aggressive cutting 600. I purchased 3 chinese diamond STONES from from Amazon for $11 as well. They arent terrible. Sliced breads "best thing since" title is safe.
@dougcorum8718
4 жыл бұрын
I did not read through the comments to see if this was brought to your attention. The stones you tested are meant for a sharpening system they set in. that is why the bases have the bevel. They are not to be soaked in water at first. Use a liquid soap or honing oil. Does the stones you compared them to have the beveled base for a sharpening system? It would be nice to have better quality stones for the system.
@OUTDOORS55
4 жыл бұрын
The stones are junk no matter what they are used for
@gregmccormack5709
6 жыл бұрын
I purchased these same stones, ok if you're looking to practice. Two of mine were bowed and one was cracked. I agree the grits were off as well, as a sharpening noob I'll practice with them and then get some quality ones. Great Vid
@OUTDOORS55
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah there are better options out there for sure. Thanks my friend!
@rocksandoil2241
6 жыл бұрын
A good rock shop near Hot Springs, AR will have scrap pieces of Novaculite from the sharpening stone companies. Works nice.
@peterzstandalone5178
5 жыл бұрын
Now you can buy the Sam in diamant version. Would be interesting to see your opinion.
@miguelcontreras5782
5 жыл бұрын
This are stones designed as replacements for a sharpening system you don’t seem to have
@clandestinetactical
5 жыл бұрын
Miguel Contreras they’re actually not part of anything .. just mass produced surplus trash 🗑 stones , in my opinion you’re better off spending 30$ on a worksharp field sharpener and getting 100 percent better results 👌
@faurodicdj
4 жыл бұрын
@@clandestinetactical Miguel is right. These stones are designed for Ruixin Pro system.
@RayMerrell68
4 жыл бұрын
I have the system you're talking about. They are the stones for them. You can get cheap chinesium versions for peanuts.
@SALTYDEVIL
4 жыл бұрын
Apex Sharpening System also uses these same replacement stones. They are great when properly used.
@arturm4558
4 жыл бұрын
So does the Lansky. But thing is, you won't get a jade 10.000 grit stone in a proper set. So worth it to buy the chinesium junk just for that :p (and actually performs just fine in the system. Bought a knockoff rig plus stones for 20 bucks total, and perfectly fine for tool knives I misuse in the workshop. There's a proper stone in the kitchen though, for actual usability.
@silvertreeindustries6298
6 жыл бұрын
I had the same experience. The coarse stones weren’t quite coarse enough and the fine stones weren’t quite fine enough. Mine weren’t bowed as much as yours, though.
@8thsinner
6 жыл бұрын
I have tested a few of the cheaper stones myself. Adaee are better than ruxiun versions but not by much. Theey do okay at removing metal fast when you buy just the coarse ones. They also offer a super fine grit, advertised as emerald or something which has about as much aggression as a sponge bob square chamois cloth and comes apart in approximately 500 micron chunks... I would like to see you review other low budget options though. See if there is anything good out there. I have a link here to a renonwed good quality diamond plate for real cheap but not much for cheap stone options worth investing in.
@JETJOOBOY
6 жыл бұрын
8th sinner me too
@BloodSprite-tan
6 жыл бұрын
if you want a good stone check out the cheap ruby stones they are like 3000 grit and they give a semi mirror finish. and they are pretty cheap just look for them on amazon, they have a dull red color when you get one they have a nice smooth feel and are super hard. if you see a 10k/3000 stone don't buy it, the 10k side is shit.
@leeyo5494
5 жыл бұрын
Hello, what is the cheap good diamond plate like you mention,i would like to try my first diamond plate out thanks
@wheelerthree
4 ай бұрын
these are made to go into the rod sharpener things that keep the angle for you where you mount the blade and then use a rod to slide it at the preassigned angle
@HanlonRazor
4 жыл бұрын
These stones are good for putting decent edges on. You won’t get a high polish, but they will get a knife sharp. I use them for utility knives or knives I use for yard work to save wear on my other stones.
@Deaddreamsofgaming
6 жыл бұрын
Thx for making this video...I had the same problems so that's why I ask you for make the same test...you are pro at the sharpening when I am not and I tried very hard on them to make a very good edge.
@victoriaevelyn3953
4 жыл бұрын
I've seen those before they are suppose to go with a kit to hold the knife while you move the stone in another bit of the thing if you get me
@araldf
4 жыл бұрын
It's called "fixed angle knife sharpening system"
@retical6479
6 жыл бұрын
Almost bought these stones thanks for the notice👍
@OUTDOORS55
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah they are really bad. Thanks for watching😀
@morysK
6 жыл бұрын
Hi. I bought these two months ago. I agree about the diffrences in grit, but fortunately my set has the 80 grit also, which is great for setting the cutting edge. I use them with DIY sharpening device, and it works well. I use 80, 180 and 400, then DIY strop to shaving sharpness. BTW I loce your channel, learned a lot about sharpening from you. Thanks!
@OUTDOORS55
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and the comment! I really appreciate it😀👍
@1959Berre
4 жыл бұрын
Since the day I put an disk made of MDF on my grinder, I am done with stones. Just charge the MDF disk with a polishing paste and sharpen the edge to a mirror finish in seconds. Plenty of video's on this subject on KZitem.
@ryanb1874
4 жыл бұрын
I like the practicality, Did you ever use the Sigma Power Select 2 stones, damn things are probably great. But like 100 bucks each. I think stone makers should put a corner radius on like all but one side, for curved blades , and not catching and chipping the sharp some edge.
@Michele6984
6 жыл бұрын
bro they sell the exact same ones on ali express for like 4 usd!
@abnergaldos8695
6 жыл бұрын
Pls continue to sho us budget ways of shaping. Thank you
@seldonwright4345
4 жыл бұрын
I have an old double grit stone in the closet. And an older butcher steel in the kitchen drawer. Worked in a slaughter house one winter. Steel and belt sander was what was used back then. Some things just stay with you
@darylgardiner9820
6 жыл бұрын
I have same set from wish for 3 dollars works for me
@OWK000
6 жыл бұрын
These same brand stones came with my edge pro clone sharpening jig and the directions that came with the set said to use oil with these stones. Japanese water stones are supposed to use a different grit rating gauge than western oil stones, but as these are Chinese oil stones i am not sure if it applies. But I do know that the 1500 grit of these stones did not seem like a finishing stone to me and my ancient cheap Henckel goes dull to quick and I need something finer. I also thought there was little if any difference between the 800 and the 400 grit. I only got 4 stones with the set: 180, 400, 800, 1500. My knife did get sharper than I've had in a long time and sharper than my freehand sharpening job (which i see no point in struggling with--i'd rather cook!)
@bobbelcher3471
6 жыл бұрын
Those stones work well as long as you have the proper sharpie jig. I got mine from wish for $15 and it came with the jig and all of those same stones you just bought
@dgracia18
6 жыл бұрын
ROFLMAO about your "Smart Water" statement. I was totally waiting for the reason why that water worked best...too funny!
@OUTDOORS55
6 жыл бұрын
It does help😉 J/k.
@correctitfit
6 жыл бұрын
Dude, how do you not have more subscribers?? Your vids are great!
@OUTDOORS55
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!😀
@r1w3d
6 жыл бұрын
I started out on Norton brand stones and I've kinda just stuck with them because they make decent stones. I usually finish my edges on a translucent black Arkansas stone that was a rare find for me at ten bucks. Beats paying full price for one of those because I think they are the most expensive Arkansas stones you can buy. Great video 👍 I've been curious and weary of cheap stones
@r1w3d
6 жыл бұрын
I forgot to say for field use I use DMT because I don't want to carry around a bench stone haha. DMT makes awesome diamond stones that are low profile, lightweight, and sturdy so you can take them in a pack just tossed in or a toolbox without worry.
@OUTDOORS55
6 жыл бұрын
Ive had good luck with Norton's as well, but they are expensive though. Mine are getting worn out and will probably need to replace them soon. Not sure what ill replace them with yet. Same here I'm alway weary of cheap😀
@r1w3d
6 жыл бұрын
OUTDOORS55 Yea Norton can get pricey but they seem to last longer than other stones I've used. Great vid Alex, stay awesome ☺️
@forgingwynton544
6 жыл бұрын
i bought these stones about a month ago, one of the stones was off of it's base, another was off kilter from it's base, and another had some type of adhesive on it that I had to sand off to remove
@17DEAD17DEAD
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man I bought them for about 10 bucks and I hadn't realized a wave in them but that doesn't mean it's not there
@jpopelish
4 жыл бұрын
Those stones are made to be attached to a positioning control system by the company called Ruixin. They are not made to be used on the bench. They are also made in diamond surface blocks.
@OUTDOORS55
4 жыл бұрын
They would still suck in that application.
@rockets4kids
6 жыл бұрын
Worth noting that 3000 JIS is about the same as 1200 ANSI. For $15 you've got three sets of coarse/fine field/pocket stones. Seems like a pretty good deal for someone wanting that.
@olliedee
3 жыл бұрын
Love this channel, keep up the great work man 👍👍
@scottecooke
6 жыл бұрын
The edge pro stones are 17 bucks on the companies website. I didn't even know they sold on amazon. A friend of mine has some of these and I showed him how to use the knock off edge pro. I felt that the stones were hard to differentiate between grits with some of them too.
@JeffSmith-eq3kc
2 жыл бұрын
Choosing ZDP189 was a tough ask for these stones I think. Didn't do terribly.
@OverlandOne
6 жыл бұрын
Once again you have shown us that a "bargain" is not always a bargain. Most of us might know that already but not when it comes to sharpening stones. You are providing a great service here with your videos and I thank you. Bill
@OUTDOORS55
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I was hoping for a better outcome.. but oh well...thanks for watching Bill!
@mildyproductive9726
6 жыл бұрын
Love the unboxing video. As far as the grit ratings go, the Japanese JIS is totally different from the US system. This is perhaps why you are finding them so off. 3K JIS is only about 600 grit, western. This is barely approaching hair shaving sharp. You would need to get to 6K JIS to match a 1000 grit Edge Pro stone. Different measuring systems is also the reason the stones are shorter, lol. They aren't 5.9"; they are exactly 150 mm in length. :) Also, they will be nominally 1.625mm wider than 3/4". :) As far as the bowing, this is a desirable shape for this kind of stone, . You can't really run off the edge/corner without scratching the blade. Leaving the ends curved means you won't create a dished surface as quickly. The bowing is intentional, IMO.
@OUTDOORS55
6 жыл бұрын
Having 6 grits under 1000 is kinda useless IMO. I know the ratings are different but they are too close to be any use. Its just not necessary. I can't tell them apart once the writing comes off. The bowing is not good, Ive had two of them break on me at this point and its because they don't sit flat. They are just cheap stones that are not really good for anything, and I wouldn't recommend them. There are much better options out there for the money, and a couple dollars more. I can't in good conscience recommend them. A shaving edge can be achieved using a very coarse 220 grit stone. Ive whittled hairs off of 150 grit sand paper. I have a video on that as well. Hope this helps and thanks for watching😀
@mildyproductive9726
6 жыл бұрын
I agree you don't necessarily need those coarse stones for routine sharpening. I maintain my kitchen knives mainly with stones that are about 1.5-1.6k (8Kish JIS) and up. Occasionally going down to 800/4K. The issue of broken stones is probably more to do with the thin flexible bases and the fact they are fragile waterstones. I maintain my stones with a little bit of intentional convex/bowing. As far as shaving sharpness, it is possible to whittle hairs using a carbide sharpener, even. But as far as getting an entire straight edge suitable for shaving your face without scratching/cutting/irritating skin or pulling hairs, I find 4K JIS or 800 grit western is about where it starts to be practical. 1600 western or 8k JIS is where it gets good. :). But the surface area of the bevel has something to do with this, as well. If you are sharpening a huge, flat edge bevel, you can get similar results with much coarser stones. (and you will need to, because the fine grits would take too long!)
@ared18t
6 жыл бұрын
But your unboxing videos are the best on KZitem
@OUTDOORS55
6 жыл бұрын
Haha! Or the worst! Thanks for watching my friend😀!
@salemswagger
6 жыл бұрын
I got these stones and my 400 800 and 1500 all feel the same as the 220 grit side of my axe puck. They get the job done to get a serviceable edge but probably will just be used for sharpening gouges where the uneven surface doesnt matter as much and to protect my good stone.
@OUTDOORS55
6 жыл бұрын
Ive used them some for that purpose and had another one break. It is what it is I guess🙂
@LostinYTblackhole
4 жыл бұрын
Those would be nice to buy for re-profiling knives. Cheap and all you have to do s true them when you get em out of the box.
@tukamaruetensi3952
5 жыл бұрын
I use to use those ALOT but i got new stones that suppose to go up to 10,000 grit ive also seen 12k and 30k grit simmular stones ((but havent usee them)) i dont free hand sharpen but use a device like an edge pro.........i can say that the ones that goes up to 10k gets knives soo sharp my dad cuts a plastic pipe about as big as a human fist with just it.........i wouldnt beleive that but he had me watch him do it ((no other tools involved)) but the knife i sharpened was a spyderco zdp189 switch 2 :) awsome knife but yea i just wanted to say a lil bit about the stones im currently useing they are deffently an upgrade compared to those stones in the video ((also after you get past 3k they actully use actull stone or least it looks actull stone maybe you want to find them and try them........but its a set of 6 stones i think the grits is 180 , 400, 800 , 1500 , 3000 , 6000, 8000 , 10000
@denniswhite166
5 жыл бұрын
It's 2019 now but in the last few years I see a growing interest in knife making and therefore knife sharpening. Is it just me or has anyone else noticed this trend?
@OUTDOORS55
5 жыл бұрын
It's always been fairly popular here on youtube. With shows like forged in fire it has brought a lot of new people to it though.
@denniswhite166
5 жыл бұрын
@@OUTDOORS55 I didn't even think of that show but I used to watch it all the time. I gave up TV now so I'm a YT junkie - always trying to learn something new - and I always do. Especially from video's like yours :) Thanks and keep them coming.
@OUTDOORS55
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah i canceled my tv 6 monts ago. Dont miss it one bit. Too much good stuff here on youtube🙂 Thanks my friend 👍👊
@ZeroG84
4 жыл бұрын
I even found a 3000 - 10000 grit set. hm. I wonder if those "go up to" even like... 800? :D
@tomasgoes
4 жыл бұрын
10k-ek that's what...
@SeahawkCustomsPc-qk2zn
6 жыл бұрын
Nice video my friend. These cheap stones you paid 15 dollars for are now available for 27 dollars. I would definitely recommend spending little bit more and get a good water stone like you said.
@milchpulverkakao4917
2 жыл бұрын
I started with then in a kme knock off an just broke off the base because some already lost them while transport
@m1k4c
4 жыл бұрын
finally someone who said "unboxings are stupid"! why those guys can't unpack their shit without camera i will never know.
@wrthrash
6 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT review, thanks for putting the crap-stones to the test (Amazon & AliExpress). I was about to order a dozen or so.
@OUTDOORS55
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by😀
@GAN369
5 жыл бұрын
Watching a recent video you did about new equipment you hinted that you were getting a new sharpener, I thought at the time you have probably ordered a TSProf from Russia, if you have you will find that these stones actually work very well on that sharpener, I have the TSProf and I have these very same stones, my stones were not warped. Amazon UK also sell the same size stones in much higher grits going up to 15000, these stones along with the TSProf have given me the sharpest edges I have ever been able to produce and believe me Ive tried nearly every knife sharpener on the market. The best and most accurate Knife sharpener is by far the TSProf, not cheap, but the best, just my opinion, I hope my guess is right because you will never look back.
@OUTDOORS55
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah they were going to send me one supposedly but nothing ever came🤷♂️
@GAN369
5 жыл бұрын
OUTDOORS55 Two and a half months mine took to get here but well worth the wait. Hope you get it in the end, incredibly well engineered piece of kit.👍
@OUTDOORS55
5 жыл бұрын
Wow! Nice to know! Thanks for the info 👍👍
@alec3205
4 жыл бұрын
The blue stone he recommends at the end I found on ebay (Australia)
@finalbossd
4 жыл бұрын
Could you provide a link to it?
@kimikato1014
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much watching your vids really help i may have a test for you someone told me you can use wet chock to use in a flat pees of wood in the wild i dont know but maybe you can try it out and see if it would work i dont know have not yet tride it yet
@OUTDOORS55
6 жыл бұрын
I haven’t tried that yet, but I’ll definitely keep it in mind. Thanks for the comment my friend 😀
@JD-hs7ib
5 жыл бұрын
I like my grits with lots of butter
@noveske.2236
6 жыл бұрын
I love these stones, mine have been pretty good. Got a knife sharp enough to shave my face.
@noveske.2236
6 жыл бұрын
Mine are different, just realised. Mine were really nice, metal base things and the 200 seemed like a 400, the 320 felt like a 600, the 400 seemed like a 900, the 900 felt like a 1000 and the thousand felt like a 1500
@user-fs4yr4wg8n
6 жыл бұрын
The plastic base are "dovetailed" meant to be used with a China made sharpening system. I had used these stones, agreed that the grits are not right but they do gives a good edge. You can use it dry, just clean up the surface with good quality plastic eraser. The stones wear fast though, especially the lower grit ones. But for the price you are paying, I call it value for money.
@OUTDOORS55
6 жыл бұрын
Personally I don't think they are worth the money (Just my opinion) They wear out super fast and you really don't get many different grits, they are all so close. I think you get more for your money buying a $12 larger combination stone that will last longer. Again just my opinion 😀 Thanks for the comment👍
@kevinragsdale6256
6 жыл бұрын
I've used the same ones, such poor quality they literally would not scratch s110v. Wouldn't scratch/cut it at all. I tried a cheaper knife that said 1065 surgical steel, and the didn't really even do well on that. The real edge pro stones are absolutely worth the extra money.
@f4llout503
6 жыл бұрын
I have this now for like 3 months and it works perfekt for me
@UncleFjester
Жыл бұрын
*I subs as soon as you said no stupid unboxing videos*
@RelakS__
6 жыл бұрын
For sheer curiosity, I have ordered that thing in the video, and "Set of 8 Knife Sharpener Stone Polishing Whetstone Oilstone With Base 240-10000#" for $30. These have arrived today. So far they looks "cute", but I can't necessarily tell apart the grits, as these are cut in a so low quality fashion :D Well, if a brick was good, these should do for me as well as a home user.
@RelakS__
6 жыл бұрын
I bought a set of these too. I am yet to use them, but I can't make any difference beteween the 180 and 3000 grit stones by finger... I mad a small try on all of these stones. I think, those are pretty much the same grit. At least, I haven't feel any difference between the 180 and 3000, while I can make a difference between an 1000 and a 4000 grit Tojiro stone.
@ericschuh7960
4 жыл бұрын
That unboxing is just to flex how sharp your knife is
@Kikilang60
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I was looking at those stones on Amazon.
@Weewa007
6 жыл бұрын
Bought mine for 4$ lol. Works decently, sticks better without the plastic base. Yeah I doubt the 3000 is even an 800 lol. But yeah, still pretty good for normal sharpenning. Feels like I bought 4 stones at most.
@TahaKaneko
3 жыл бұрын
dude I just wasted my money on these cheap stones and wondered why it ruined my knife. Thanks for the tip. I should be more careful next to get proper quality ones.
@SkydiveDriver
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. We need more of these videos to keep manufactures honest. I enjoyed this very much. I have to ask, what is your opinion on the Norton Combo India Stone for 21.99 that is at the bottom of your post. Thanks again
@tanaka6691
4 жыл бұрын
*It is what it is*
@zachbishop3795
4 жыл бұрын
Kinda funny this is recommend to me after I just took mine out the draw after 2 years. But yes you are right, I've noticed with mine that there is no real difference between them, maybe 300 grit at best. Also when you flatten on a more expensive stone they come off cousing no wear on the expensive stone.
@LTT.Official
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this I was wondering about these
@RookieLock
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Alex, I know this is an old video, but great info. I know your a big fan and advocate of hand sharpening, but I'm new, and I want to get a sharpening system.. I'm debating between the Lansky and that knock off of the apex system. I'm really having a hard time deciding between the two. I know your a busy guy, and get bombarded with questions like this all the time, but would you be able to offer your 2 cents, lol. Again between the Lansky and that knock-off of the Apex. I didn't want to post links because I figured my comment would be flagged as spam. Again Thanks for taking your time to read this and thanks for any help.
@kimikato1014
6 жыл бұрын
o and i have water stones i think is a 150 and 600 just wane know witch one should i buy next as well
@alfonsoalonzo
5 жыл бұрын
Ive never sharpened my knives ive bought since there rather cheap but i want to sharpen yhem and not lose an arm and a leg on wetstones what can you recomend?
@souheilsworkshop6382
6 жыл бұрын
Please try out work sharp ken onion edition
@jamesdevrees8663
3 жыл бұрын
YIKES!!!!! I just got a stack of those ADDEE stones with my new Ruixin. Didn't even THINK about checking them for flatness. You are my hero. I do have the tools to flatten them if needed though. Thanks again!!!
@Drpermer
3 жыл бұрын
I've got a nice red house brick I use for my intermediate stone. Not sure what a brick costs, know it is much less then many stones on the market
@kyleswehla785
6 жыл бұрын
I found a 1000 and 6000 stone for 30$ should I get it for a beginner stone?
@weasel1weasel1
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome I use tapwater to It works grate nice vid man
@tomgarcia9200
6 жыл бұрын
for my beater knives these will work fine to spare my edge pro stones
@MPIronmanJC
6 жыл бұрын
These are intended to be used with the Ruixin Pro 3 sharpener, not as standalone stones just FYI
@OUTDOORS55
6 жыл бұрын
Yes I know. they wouldn't be much use for that as the bases fall off. And the stones crack very easily. Thanks for the comment 👍
@onetimeoutdoorsdj1394
6 жыл бұрын
Very cool I always wondered the difference thank you for the sweet
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