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11-01-2014, 03:46 AM #1Senior Member
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12k Naniwa vs Barbers Hone
I'm looking to prepare for the day when my SR needs honing. Currently I have a Norton 4k/8k stone and was thinking about getting a 12K Naniwa. But looking at Lynn's video on honing he mentions barber hones. Can a barber hone replace a 12K stone. The price seems more reasonable, but are the two a match as finishing stone
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11-01-2014, 06:56 AM #2The Great & Powerful Oz
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Depends on the barber hone. You may get lucky or need to buy several. The Nani 12k is a certainty.
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11-01-2014, 12:42 PM #3Senior Member
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Go with the 12k if you are planning on doing your own honing which it sounds like you are. If you get a barbers hone which may be great, you will still buy the naniwa down the road (probably a city block down)
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11-01-2014, 01:10 PM #4Senior Member
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Another vote for the 12k. A barber hone will range from 8 to 12k ish. The 12k naniwa is a 12k and 3 times bigger so also easier to use. The 12k can be used the same as the barber hone as well
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11-01-2014, 01:24 PM #5Senior Member
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Buy the naniwa Pro series 12K, you wont be sorry
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11-01-2014, 01:40 PM #6Senior Member
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The Naniwa Pro series only go up to 10K, the Naniwa specialty go up top 12K.
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However with a little research you can narrow that down substantially to some select barber hones and seek out one in good condition. They are an inexpensive option for the most part. There a couple that often go for crazy prices.
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Depends on the barber hone. You may get lucky or need to buy several. The Nani 12k is a certainty.
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