I recieved my first Japanese water stone in the mail today. I have been watching YouTube videos for tips. My stone is two sided, 250 - 1000, a big jump in my opinion, but YouTube-ers didn't seem to think so.
I am not thoroughly impressed, I was able to sharpen 3 dull knives, it made them sharp, but not as sharp as new. My question is, do I need higher than 1000 to get scary sharp? Or do I need more practice?
I am not thoroughly impressed, I was able to sharpen 3 dull knives, it made them sharp, but not as sharp as new. My question is, do I need higher than 1000 to get scary sharp? Or do I need more practice?