Review on Sharpening Professional Flatting Polishing Compound by Demetrius Young

Summary: I have been sharpening knives since I was a child. Arkansas rocked with oil a long time ago. Then diamond stones, mostly DMT for years, and Wicked Edge when it came out. So it's been some time since I haven't sharpened a non-diamond stone with my hand. For this review I chose to polish the blade which was scratched on the flat side by the previous owner. Observations: This is a complete set, the grit combination (400/1000/3000/8000) is a good choice for everyone. general use. Rubber pads for use and storage are very good. They can be sharpened on the counter or in a rubber bottomed bamboo base to keep them in place when wet. Recommendations: 1) If you are new to sharpening water stones, there are many YouTube videos. on the subject.2) There is a difference between natural and synthetic waterstones (these are synthetic). One big difference I've noticed is that synthetic materials don't stain as easily as natural materials, especially on smaller stones. In the photos where I use 8000 grit the stone is contaminated with steel as shown by the black marks. Use a large leveling stone to remove contaminated material. 3) Don't be afraid to use leveling stones, these stones will last you a lifetime. It's better to wear out a rock than fuss over a crap rock. You can think of it like sandpaper to remove the material that the stone needs to grind away. This is very different from diamond grinding as the diamond is (mostly) unworn 4) The clear lid (with blue border) is a Sistema container. A good container can serve two purposes: a) storage and b) a container for soaking water when in use. I tested it in this case and it worked fine. 5) Be prepared to get water everywhere. 6) Consider a flushing bridge (I don't have one yet but just ordered the ones below). Pros: complete set; good guide; corner guide (for thinner kitchen knives); very good packaging (should not be damaged) Disadvantages: none.Conclusion: excellent kit. It should provide many years of reliable service. Take some time to learn the nuances of sharpening a waterstone. I was very happy with today's sharpening project, I was able to remove the scratches and I think the knife looks great! Related Products: Sistema 1830 Klip It Collection Rectangular Food Storage Container, 101 oz DP/B07LBG7TST