Chosera 1,000 Grit Stone with a Base

The overall customer experience and reception of this sharpening stone seems to be positive, with users mentioning that it is easy to use and provides good results. However, there are a few drawbacks that have been mentioned by some customers. Firstly, some users have expressed a desire for a solid type of plastic table for the stone. It seems that the current table may not be sturdy enough for some customers' liking. Additionally, it has been noted that the stone is glued to the base, which caused some inconvenience for users who were not aware of this and had to go through the process of removing the base and freeing the stone from the glue. In terms of performance, the stone is praised for sharpening well, particularly on stainless steel blades. However, it may not be suitable for certain types of steel, such as Japanese steel (blue paper system), which is said to be hard to cut with this stone. Overall, users find this stone reliable and it is often their go-to stone for minor repairs. It is not recommended for bevel setting, as it may take too long to achieve the desired results. It has been mentioned that the scratches left by this stone are not too bad and it seems to have a grit rating that is lower than advertised, cutting close to 600 in the opinion of one user. One customer also expressed a desire for a Chosera 200 stone. In conclusion, while this sharpening stone has its Pros in terms of ease of use and good results on certain types of steel, there are some factors that could be improved to enhance the overall user experience.