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Looks interesting. Will be interesting to see if they keep cutting well over time.
The only difficulty with reviewing it, would be that a proper review would need to take into account the longevity of it. That would probably mean 10 years of use here at the workshop to compare it to the ezelap:
http://paulsellers.com/2013/11/questions-answered-sharpening-diamonds-forever/
Paul is not the biggest fan of the oval depressions in stones, as swarf isn’t as easily cleaned off during the process of sharpening, but that might not be a problem with your stone.
I guess the direct comparison with the EZE-LAP might be with the 2″ x 6″ Double-sided Fine Grit (600)/Medium Grit (400) which is £40 which is still over double the price:
http://www.ezelap.co.uk/tools/Diamond-Double-Sided-Stones.html
The possible alternative if someone did want to go with EZE-LAP, wanted the extra width and length of the 8×3″, but was strapped for cash, would be to go for the 8×3 inch, Super Fine Grit (1200)/Medium Grit (400) combi stone which is available for £72, and would cover the same grits as having all three stones, just take a little more time when sharpening.
Definitely interesting though, keep us updated on how you get on with them. (and I hope I haven’t hijacked the thread)
Phil