Steelex D1071 Waterstone Review

Knife sharpening is a very important service. You will all agree with me that using a dull knife is one terrible experience. It is the high time you found a way to fix that like I did some time back. Well, that doesn’t mean I am the best sharpener the world has ever seen, but I’m one very proud knife sharpener of my learned skill. My once best-kept sharpener secret is freehand sharpening on the Japanese Waterstones, my favorite being the Steelex D1071 Waterstone Review 8000 Grit Japanese Waterstone.

Steelex D1071 8000 Grit Japanese Waterstone is an excellent sharpener that helps me to achieve a long-lasting smooth edge like no other sharpener. I can freely say that the sharpest knives that I’ve ever held in my hand were sharpened using the 8000 Grit stone.

The process of sharpening with this stone is simplicity itself as only water and a little patience is required to get the job done. This model comes with a stone and is specially designed to level the surface of the bigger stone after use. This Japanese Waterstone is perfect for almost all types of cutting tools.

How I’ve Been Using It

I usually use the Steelex D1071 8000 Grit Japanese Waterstone to completely remove scratches from the surface and to bring the final cutting edge up. It also leaves a mirror-like finish in the final product while creating that mythical edge on whatever it is that I’m sharpening. The best part is, all I need to efficiently use my 8000 Japanese Waterstone is only a splash of water on the surface.

For a surgically sharp edge on your cutting tools, nothing offers great experience like the Steelex D1071 8000 Grit Japanese Waterstone. The grainy slurry formed on the stone’s surface cuts fiercely and refines the blade as it sharpens. If you’ve never sharpened your knife or any other cutting tool before with the 8000 Grit stone, the end results would amaze you.

Ability to Stay Flat

The first reason is its ability to stay flat and not to bend like other conventional. Woodworkers find this feature priceless. This way, you can then focus on sharpening your tools, not the extra task of preserving a flat surface on your sharpening stone. A stable flat surface means the chore of leveling the back of your knives and other cutting tools now becomes both fast and precise.

Speed

Secondly, the review Steelex D1071 8000 Grit Japanese Waterstone dramatically speeds up sharpening to not only save time but also reduce labor costs. The harder the tool being sharpened, the more time is saved. Maintaining an unbroken angle of the device to the sharpening surface is basic to creating a sharp edge.

The much faster polishing speed of 8000 Grit Japanese Waterstone, paralleled to other methods makes it easier to keep an unchangeable wrist angle. The constant evenness of 8000 Grit Japanese Waterstone also helps retain the tool angle to the sharpener.

Cleanliness

The fourth benefit of 8000 Grit Japanese Waterstone is the cleanliness. The only lubricant you will need is water. There’s no need for the highly viscous products such as honing oil to keep the rough surface clean. The chances also of oil being carried by the sharpened tool to cause staining or contamination are next to nil.

Price

For only 115.25, you’ll be the proud owner of a brand new Steelex D1071 8000 Grit Japanese Waterstone. The price is inclusive of free shipping.

User Experience

I’ve been using this stone for several years now, and it has indeed held up well. Given its thickness, I expect my 8000 Grit Japanese Waterstone to last me two decades, if not more. It is also important to mention that it is not repulsive to use this Waterstone. What I really mean is that while some Waterstones feel like drilling in nails on a board when using them, the 8000 Grit stone offers a much more pleasant and smoother experience. If you want to put a very fine polish on your blade, then this is the stone for you.

Strengths :

It is widely considered the best Waterstone for grinding, sharpening and honing the edges to perfection.
It results in a longer life span for your cutting tool.
Also it is great for thinning your knife
It offers incredible efficiency
This Waterstone is reasonably priced for the benefits to be reaped

Weaknesses :

It is not easy to use at first – so, it proves hard on beginners
It is time-consuming to use Waterstones when compared to more modern sharpening methods

Steelex D1071 Waterstone Specifications

Part Number – D1071
Item Weight – 9 pounds
Product Dimensions – 1 x 3.6 x 2 inches
Overall length – 203mm
Width of stone – 25mm
Item model number – D1071
Style – 8000 Grit
Item Package Quantity – 1
Thickness of stone – 25mm

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How Thick Is the Stone Itself Not Including the Wood Base?

A: The stone is 8 1/2″ long by 3 inches wide by 3/4″ thick.

Q: Is a Nagura Stone Included in the Package?

A: Yes

Conclusion

I wouldn’t recommend any other Waterstone more highly. The Steelex D1071 Waterstone Review is a great solid stone for your next knife sharpening. A very easy touch is all that you need to make your knife a professional tool. Sharpening my knife with the 8000 Grit gives me an incredible experience.

It is one process that delivers an ecstatic sensation, draws the sharpener in and kindles senses that consistently makes one feel absolutely incredible and wanting more. You don’t even have to be a great sharpener to enjoy the process; it can all happen on the first day as it did for me.

Sharpening by hand using the 8000 Grit Stone is a very effective method that has brought me great rewards for years. Knives that go beyond razor-sharp, edges created through skill mastery learned through long hours of experience.