Thread: is the 8k worth it?

Finishing on cro ox from the 5k is a big jump. The 8k or 10k would be a sound investment to me.
A Diamond pasted strop is a cheaper route if you want to go down that road.

There are other options than Naniwa but you will appreciate the 8k stone. I love my Naniwa 10k that is not a huge jump in price or grit but you will love the edge. I bought the 10 then 5k. Then filled in the middle with the other grits.

Not being one to use synthetics past a 1k.. maybe used a 4/8k 5 times.. my opinion has little merit. The shave off an 8k stone is actually very comfortable when done right. I think you would be very happy with the shaves off an 8k stone.

If e 8k is too much money then send it out and have it honed, then maintain it for who knows how many months or years on CRoX and leather, I get many many months from a hone job with nothing but leather. Or just bite the bullet and spend the money, 5k ain't enough for a great edge. And maybe what was said earlier a 10k naniwa even better. Tc

If you are the least bit interested in natural stones, possibly a Woodcraft Hobby Chinese hone (under $30 I think) would work for you. With slurry you probably would get more aggressive and with plain water a nice finisher. They are all different so YMMV but some almost use them as a one hone stone after setting a bevel, There are some videos on them, look up Chinese 12k, C12k, PHIG they are all the same stone


https://youtu.be/TryMrEjprbw

Originally Posted by rodb

If you are the least bit interested in natural stones, possibly a Woodcraft Hobby Chinese hone (under $30 I think) would work for you. With slurry you probably would get more aggressive and with plain water a nice finisher. They are all different so YMMV but some almost use them as a one hone stone after setting a bevel, There are some videos on them, look up Chinese 12k, C12k, PHIG they are all the same stone


https://youtu.be/TryMrEjprbw

No almost to it, I've done 1K to finish on one. Just need a small coticule rubbing stone in addition to the slurry stone that comes with it and you're good to go. Might even be able to set a bevel that isn't too far off with it, but I'll save that trial for another day.

I don't think you'll regret adding an 8K to your lineup. I've got various naturals that I play with, but the real work horses right now are the tried and true Norton 1/4/8K stones. I've shaved off the 4k and done OK, bit the 8K is infinitely smoother.

The reason Lynn looks like he does next to nothing on the 8K is because he set himself up so well on the 4K. It'll probably take you more time at that level, as it does me, until you get it dialed in right at the 5K level (I'm still working on this). You gotta remember he's got some 50000 razors under his belt, so of course he makes it look incredibly easy. Practice makes perfect, and he damn sure has the practice.

Originally Posted by rodb

If you are the least bit interested in natural stones, possibly a Woodcraft Hobby Chinese hone (under $30 I think) would work for you. With slurry you probably would get more aggressive and with plain water a nice finisher. They are all different so YMMV but some almost use them as a one hone stone after setting a bevel, There are some videos on them, look up Chinese 12k, C12k, PHIG they are all the same stone


https://youtu.be/TryMrEjprbw

my advice would be to stay away from the chinese stone. it's a gamble even from woodcraft that you will get a good finisher(in my experience). I am perfectly happy with the finish i get from the 8k SS without going any higher. as always YMMV

I've had three, two improved an 8k and one didn't improve or degrade the edge. My main finisher is one. That being said they can vary quite a bit, if you can find a used and tested one, that would be the safest bet

Originally Posted by tintin

my advice would be to stay away from the chinese stone. it's a gamble even from woodcraft that you will get a good finisher(in my experience). I am perfectly happy with the finish i get from the 8k SS without going any higher. as always YMMV