Jnat

**bbarton713** · 05-03-2012, 05:27 PM

A new AD, bunches of questions.

What is a JNAT and how much should I expect to spend?

**Easttexasman** · 05-03-2012, 05:51 PM

Japanese natural stone

I have seen priced as low as $100 and as high as $4000.

**Gamma** · 05-03-2012, 05:53 PM

They can sell for a LOT more than 4k.

Edit:
Jnats are, often, priced according to things other than performance; rarity and patterning are two such concerns amongst collectors, not to mention shape/size.
The thing is that you don't always need to spend a lot to get a great stone. One of my favorite Jnats cost 110 before shipping.
A full set of Nagura will add on to the cost - 40-150.00 depending on what you get and how big they are.
You don't NEED to have Nagura, but it makes the party better - so for me they're a must-have. How deep in the rabbit hole you go is up to you.

**rickboone1** · 05-03-2012, 05:54 PM

stick with what you have first. get killer edges from that system consitently. be able to hone up ebay specials.

**bbarton713** · 05-03-2012, 07:09 PM

Stick with what I have while waiting for something functional that ain't purty or rare sounds like the way to go.

**superbleu** · 05-04-2012, 03:54 PM

Bob, are you just looking for a final finisher, or are you looking to do a full progression using various nagura stones?

If you are just looking for a final finisher, I got a Ozuku Asagi from Maxim at japannatural stone for about 120 shipped.

http://www.japanesenaturalstones.com/