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    Hey guys well, I decided to take the plunge, and just picked up my C-MON Super XX, and a Flinn Flyer and am loving them. I do have one question however. I am looking to get a good hone, and am not sure what grit I should get. I have seen grits ranging from 100-8000. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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    Hi, and welcome to SRP.

    There are many threads about the different hones and brands.
    A very recent one is here: http://straightrazorpalace.com/showthread.php?t=21838

    You could run a search on the forum and dig up a full reading day of information.

    Best regards,

    Bart.

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    In general there are 3 different hone grit types for razors

    1000-3000 Generally used to set a bevel on a razors edge
    4000-8000 Sharpening grits
    8000-16000 Polishing grits
    And the 4th category, just for stupid sharp above 16k
    What brand is all a matter of opinion, if you are going to be honing e-bay razors or doing a lot of honing you will want a stone in each of the 3 categories depending on what you are going to be doing you can eliminate some of the grits or even double up on them.... Also depending on the stones you might need a lapping stone or perhaps with some of the lower grit diamond stones it can serve a dual porpose...

    This is basic breakdown, you can get as crazy about different hones as you can razors....
    That C-MON XX is a great razor BTW have one myself...

    Welcome aboard....

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    Thanks for the welcome guys. I am looking at purchasing a norton 1000/4000 stone. Do you think that this should do, or would it be more beneficial to purchase a higher grit combo/

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    Are you restoring a blade or just touching up? If you are just touching up and are going to use the norton, I would suggest the 4/8k combo. Anything in the 1-4k range is alittle course and intended more for metal removal at a fast rate. Be sure to search the threads and do the home work before you buy. There is probably a ready answer to any question you might have if you check the appropriate threads. Enjoy yourself and good luck,

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    Well I got the razor, and it doesnt seem to be in too bad of shape so, I guess I would just be touching it up.

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    If you decide to go Norton there is a polishing combo deal out there that covers you fully for about $115
    It comes with the 220/1000 & 4000/8000 & Lapping stone
    This set up even lets you sharpen knives along with yer razors,
    Want to take the honing a step farther add a 12k Chinese $35 and yer done and ready at about $150 total....
    Last edited by gssixgun; 05-22-2008 at 04:00 PM.

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    thanks for the advice guys. Dont know how much I am going to be able to spend, as I am still paying off school loans but I will let you know.

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