Thread: Norton 4000/8000..What if it cost more?

Agreed. My, still limited, experience with the D8EE has been pleasant, took an old W&B wedge from a 1200 to the D8EE with no problems, left an edge comparable to that of the norton, if just a little harsh. I finished the edge on a Chinese 12k and CrO paste, and couldn't have been happier unless the edge had come from an entirely natural stone (which the norton is not either).

If the norton doubled in price, and the D8EE stayed at it's current price, I'd have no problem recommending it whole heartedly. But since they are at a similar price level, I say do your own research and weigh the factors, either one will get you where you want to go.

Wait a bit and as the dollar fails, everything will increase in price. (None of the Nortons are now made within our borders so this is an inevitability) Whether they will reach the cost touted earlier is unknown, but all things will cost many much more, soon.

So what's this line in the sand over which one can step to cause the wrath of the administrators/moderators to descend so hard as to become a persona non grata? It's possible that I'm sidling up to it unknowingly closely with my various pithy observations and should ask counsel of the drawers in sand to learn line locations.

As always, all help is greatly appreciated. As always also, honing advice available for the unaware. Milk dipped bricks sold cheap.