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I'd love to do a course. I will look into that. I've heard the Blenheim Forge ones are very good.
Is this your stone? https://blenheimforge.co.uk/accessories-1/king-8006000-combination-stone
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Nope. I have separate stones - I don't want the grit from one to contaminate the other. They also have dedicated water baths, as opposed to sharing one, for the same reason. The only thing that was disappointing about the course at Blenheim Forge, is that I was expecting fire, sparks, smoke and general industrial noise, of which there was none.
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The Japanese Knife Company in Soho run some good sharpening courses. I can attest to their practical value in terms of improving technique, even as a lifelong sharpener. Not a blade guide in sight, of course.
JurekB
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Dunno if water stones are the same as whet stones, but I use Japanese water stones from King Stone, 800 and 6000 grit and they are better than any stones I've used before. I also finish the edges with two grades of leather strop. It might be worth mentioning that I attended a knife-sharpening class at Blenheim Forge last year. I've been sharpening blades all my life, with what I thought was a good technique, taught to me by my grandfather. But, having attended the class, has taken the keen-ness of my edges to a different level. I'm happy to share this knowledge with anyone who is interested.