My Main Sharpening Setup

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Why I recommend Shapton Pro Stones?
Compared to the Naniwa Chosera line, you're getting a much better deal, almost less than half the price on some grits. Although the Chosera stones are thicker, the Shapton Pro stones are much harder, they will most likely have about the same lifespan. With Shaptons you don't worry about cracking issues, Both of my choseras have cracks. Shaptons are true splash and go, not a big deal. If you're a beginner the shapton pro is the way to go, because the base it comes with is already a stone holder, and container. Choseras can probably perform better with a larger variety of steels, but Shaptons excel at Carbon steel, and do decent with modernized steel.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Why this setup? I found that this setup was extremely versatile with kitchen knives, The Chosera 400 to repair minor damage and re-apex the bevel, the 2k Shapton Pro to sharpen, and remove the scratches from the Chosera 400, and to finish it off and refine the bevel, the Shapton Pro 5000 does an excellent job. Followed along with a strop with good compounds, excellent sharp edges every time.

[mingulay]

I have the same combination except I have the Suehiro Rika 5000. The Shapton Pro 2000 is a most wonderful stone and I am completely smitten. You make a good point about the Chosera having the range of 400 to 800. The Shapton has an even bigger range I believe. Of the three the Rika has yet woo me but it's a relatively new stone for me. Thanks for your work.

[The-Mr-Sz]

Maybe too late, but fro anyone confused with Shaptons - Pro2k is close to 1, 5 realk grit, Chosera 400 i aroudn 600. This gives 2, 5x progression wich is quite fine with fast cutting Shapton

[Jef]

Shapton Pro, by far, are my favorite stones. The Naniwa Pro 400 ain't too shabby either ;) Nicely done.

[Dani-twck]

More videos, please. Interesting technique.

[willyton]

What different betweet shapton pro 1500 and 2000?
And
What is your main setup for now?
Thx sir.

[ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique]

Naniwa may not do well soaked. However they are good at getting rid of burs on a sword or machete or knife.

[peterwood]

Got a pro 2000 coming. My global knives aren't hard in the scheme of things so going above 2000 I didn't think necessary. But wanted something a bit above my 1000 grit global stone.

[abdullahmenevse]

good luck master, take it easy.
eline sağlık ustam kolay gelsin

[abdullahmenevse]

Sir, I would appreciate if you let me know how many whetstones you use and how many degrees you can sharpen the knife. Thank you from now.
Hocam kaç giritlik biley taşı kullanıyorsunuz ve bıçağı kaç derecede bileyleyebiliyorsunuz bilgilendirirseniz sevinirim. Şimdiden teşekkür ederim.

[robertmunguia]

How long do you leave the cleaner, corrective little block in water?

[chadrudolph]

What kind of nagura or dressing stone do u use or recommend for the Shapton Pro 2000?

[seff]

where can I get the dressing stone you’re using? also do you own anymore of the chosera stones? the 400 looks like a new pro because lack of a base. I was literally to buy my first set of stones, naniwa pro 400, 800, 3k but after hearing a lot of talk on the cracking issue I’m not so sure. it seems like the higher grit stones crack easier.

[AAAAAAndrea]

Wich Shapton would you compare a Chosera 400 to ?

[chadrudolph]

What is your solution for Chosera cracking and crazing problem?

[lungsun]

So does your Chosera 400 crack? Or just the 1k ?thanks

[jcnruad]

Please, let me clean your rubber stone placement and your sharpening stone....

[chadrudolph]

Which of your Choseras are crazing/cracking? "With Shaptons you don't worry about cracking issues, Both of my choseras have cracks."

[abdullahmenevse]

my master, your stones are perfect, they are very beautiful, good luck, good luck, I hope you use it, congratulations.
hocam taşlarınız mükemmel çok güzeller elinize sağlık hayırlı olsun inşallah kullanırsınız tebrikler

[abdullahmenevse]

As a 100% disabled person, I request these stones as a gift from you, I would be very grateful if you send them as a gift. Please, I would appreciate it if you could give a positive answer, thank you in advance. Best Regards, Abdullah Menevse 🙏🙏🙏
%100 engelli biri olarak bu taşları sizden hediye olarak rica ediyorum, hediye olarak gönderirseniz çok minnettar olurum. Lütfen olumlu bir cevap verirseniz sevinirim, şimdiden teşekkür ederim. Saygılarımla, Abdullah Menevse 🙏🙏🙏