Is this the same exact product? The KAF catalog doesn't list the manufacturer. The stone on Amazon is less $ and free shipping. Thanks in advance for your comments/advice.
My guess is that they are different. The KA stone was a Cook's Illustrated Top Choice. I'm pretty sure Old Stone would have mentioned that if it was their stone.
Don't know if they are exactly the same, but they are very similar. Both claim to be the top rated stone in a Cook's Illustrated review. The KAF stone actually was. The Amazon stone was recommended here by the forum founders wife:
If the listed dimensions of each are accurate, the KAF stone is 1/2" longer and wider. I suspect KAF may be having their stone customized to be a little larger to distinguish itself, so as to be able to charge a little more.
Don't think you would go wrong either way, but the Amazon stone seems to be a better buy.
That said, I think, for about $1 more(total shipped) than the Amazon stone, the stones at nybakers.com are better than both, because it's a little thicker. I highly recommend it, but I have the 16 x 16 version.
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It would be helpful if you included the links to the products so we can be sure we are comparing exactly what you are.
My guess is that they are
My guess is that they are different. The KA stone was a Cook's Illustrated Top Choice. I'm pretty sure Old Stone would have mentioned that if it was their stone.
Both are "highly rated"
Don't know if they are exactly the same, but they are very similar. Both claim to be the top rated stone in a Cook's Illustrated review. The KAF stone actually was. The Amazon stone was recommended here by the forum founders wife:
http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/13590/stonestiles-4-bakingwhere-buy-pdx-area#comment-88818
If the listed dimensions of each are accurate, the KAF stone is 1/2" longer and wider. I suspect KAF may be having their stone customized to be a little larger to distinguish itself, so as to be able to charge a little more.
Don't think you would go wrong either way, but the Amazon stone seems to be a better buy.
That said, I think, for about $1 more(total shipped) than the Amazon stone, the stones at nybakers.com are better than both, because it's a little thicker. I highly recommend it, but I have the 16 x 16 version.
http://www.nybakers.com/equip.html