"Joe Bleau" wrote in message
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On Mon, 14 Feb 2005 10:50:17 -0800, "J" wrote:



1800 is not really extra fine is it? I'd call something like 8000 extra
fine.

Well, if you should find a ceramic stone finer than 1800 please let us
know.

Joe

http://www.shaptonstones.com/stones/...nal-Series.php

120, 220, 320, 1000, 1500, 2000, 5000, 8000, 15000, 30000

I'd never use anything finer than 8000, but there is always the option.

Here is my experience with them.
http://masamiki.com/mono/tools/sharpening.htm

-j