Here are some direct comparison pictures of the scratch marks left by Shapton Professional and Glass stones, as documented individually here and here. The same grits make it easier to compare, but
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Shapton Glass Stone Scratch Marks
This is a rough comparison of the scratches made by the Shapton Glass stones (white and gray). The process was the same as the with the Professional stones, I sharpened by hand using a single Jende
Shapton Professional Stones Scratch Patterns
This is a rough comparison of the scratches made by the Shapton Professional stones. I sharpened by hand, using a single Jende Reed Knife for the entire shoot, working up from the #120 to the 30K i
15mm Wide 30K Shapton Pro for the Edge Pro
I recently received an inquiry from a customer who was thinking of purchasing the 15mm wide 30K Shapton Pro Edge Pro stone, and I thought that sharing my answer would be helpful to others. In order
15% Off Chosera Edge Pro Stones!
Here’s a shameless plug for a little sale on Chosera Edge Pro Stones – a perfect gift for Father’s Day…. (wink wink, nudge nudge, know what I mean?) For the next couple of w
30K Shapton Pro Stone for the Edge Pro
Since our introduction of the cut Shapton and Chosera stones for the Edge Pro, Ken and I have been trying to find the best way to bring the 30K Shapton Pro stone to Edge Pro users – without t
The Philosophical Debate about Shapton and Chosera Stones for the Edge Pro
In the cosmic order of things, there is a balance made up of equal opposites. Newton said, “To every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” The Asian Yin and Yang are basical
Which Edge Pro Stones – Stock, Chosera, or Shapton?
Since the introduction of the Shapton and Chosera stones for the Edge Pro, people have been asking which ones to get – the Stock, the Choseras, or the Shaptons? As I’ve stated before, t