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  1. 14th April 2012, 05:49 PM #1
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    Default Japanese waterstone - which side is which?

    I have a japanese waterstone which is double sided. It looks just like this one...

    Dual Sided Japanese Water Stone [KDS/1000/6000] - $91.00 : Macwood International

    Problem is, the markings are rubbing off, (I can still see the japanese markings, but they don't mean anything to me), and I can't remember which side is 1000 and which side is 6000. Anyone know?
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    Dark brown side is 1000, light cream is 6000.
    Should be easy to tell by just rubbing the back of a chisel on each side - the 1000 side will give a satin finish, and the 6000 a more polished finish.
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    Awesome, thanks! My chisels are now super sharp again. And I've warned my wife not to cut her fingers off with our knives.
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