Answer
May 27, 2025 - 02:13 AM
Great question!
Here’s a quick comparison to help you understand the differences:
🔹 Hapstone Premium (CBN/Diamond)
- Fast cutting and very durable
- Excellent for high-alloy, hard steels
- Can be used dry or with oil
- Consistent performance across sharpening sessions
🔹 Poltava Metallic-Bonded (CBN)
- Extremely long-lasting
- Best for aggressive stock removal
- Requires more pressure, ideal for experienced users
- Not as smooth in finish compared to vitrified
🔹 Vitrified Bond Stones
- More balanced feel while sharpening
- Provide faster feedback and better control
- Easier to dress and maintain flatness
- Great for refined edge work and polishing stages
🔹 Vitrified Silver (Hybrid)
- Combines metallic bond durability with vitrified smoothness
- Offers a broader range of grits and finishes
- Ideal if you’re looking for versatility and refinement in one set
In summary:
- Premium / Poltava = more aggressive, long life
- Vitrified / Silver = more refined control, smoother edge, easier to maintain
Let me know what steel types you use most — I’ll recommend the perfect match!
