I’m still very very curious if these bonded matrix stones are still in your mix @MarcH. happy thanksgiving, and let us know your current thoughts on this set-up!
Yes, the Resin-bonded Diamond Matrix Stones are still in my arsenal. I can’t report any more details then I already posted earlier in this thread.
These Resin-Bonded Diamond Matrix stones have their pros and cons:
Pros:
- they don’t have any real break-in
- they don’t shed diamond dust like the W.E. stones do (during beak-in)
- they work very similarly to the W.E. diamond stones laying down similar predictable and consistent scratch patterns, comparing grit to grit
- it is a fun do-it-yourself home project to make these stone sets
- they fit and work well with the W.E. set-ups
- they are slightly larger in stone surface area
- they yield sharpening results just like those from the W.E. Diamond stones
Cons:
- they are an expensive project/investment
- you have to order and purchase these already-made stones then modify them to apply them on W.E. paddles
- these stone sets will have no warranty because they are a modified custom project
- these stones are non-magnetic so you can’t use a magnetic angle cube as simply as you do with the magnetic W.E. diamond stones
- these stone sets are not maintenance free; they will need lapping when worn or dished
- these Matrix stone sets are slightly larger and somewhat heavier in the hand, to work with them
- these Matrix stones sets do not yield sharpening results, (when used similarly to the W.E. set), that are noticeably improved or really any different than the results from well broken-in W.E. Diamond stones to justify the expenditure and the work to make these
- they are another set of stone handles you’ll need to make room for in your collection or storage rack
- at times, you may still need alternative sharpening mediums when diamond stones are not appropriate or not preferred for all the different steels you may be sharpening
Happy Holidays to all!
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