tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133721075738890943.post1532238725872046951..comments2023-05-09T10:25:12.285+01:00Comments on Jon Mac.Spoon Carving First Steps: It certainly is a 'WORKSHOP HEAVEN'...Jon Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02116552308393599804noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133721075738890943.post-44485918025338012922011-02-21T14:48:22.933+00:002011-02-21T14:48:22.933+00:00Here is a link to a page giving a comparison betwe...Here is a link to a page giving a comparison between Japanese Industrial Standard and U.S grit sizes... http://www.knifeforums.com/uploads/1136458983-GritMicronJIS.gif ...JJon Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02116552308393599804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133721075738890943.post-51790665858531788682011-02-21T12:37:58.795+00:002011-02-21T12:37:58.795+00:00There is a difference between U.S and Japanese gri...There is a difference between U.S and Japanese grit sizes. If you halve the Japanese number you get the U.S equivalent I believe. However, run your finger down the 8000 grit stone and it is as smooth as good quality print paper. Using this size grit gives you the opportunity to highly polish the bevels, reducing friction when cutting and carving. The resultant finish is a razor sharp knife...JJon Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02116552308393599804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133721075738890943.post-45854848910407302932011-02-21T11:56:42.419+00:002011-02-21T11:56:42.419+00:00I'm with Gorges on that, 8000 grit, must be ak...I'm with Gorges on that, 8000 grit, must be akin to using a leather strop?murphyfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382223977388631947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133721075738890943.post-310622966183192482011-02-20T21:31:35.368+00:002011-02-20T21:31:35.368+00:00I can't even imagine an 8000 grit.I can't even imagine an 8000 grit.Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.com