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  1. 12-27-2008, 04:21 PM #1
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    Default how fine a hone is enough?

    As you know if you read my last post, I have a Norton 4k/8k stone. My question: Is 8k fine enough to be the last grit I use when I hone or should I invest in a 10k or 12k stone? As is my custom, I seek expert advice
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  2. 12-27-2008, 04:27 PM #2
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    You can do it with the 4/8k Norton!
    It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. Twain
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    Thanks! That's what I was hoping!
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    I have a Norton 4K/8K and a pasted strop. Seems to work just fine for me...
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    Nice! I'm not gonna paste my strop, so would that effect the answer?
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    yes it will iif you are going to use 4/8k then you will need chro02 green paste .you don't have to ue on your only strop just make paddle strop from balsa.good luck
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    Throughout the history of SRP it's reported many times by many guys that the Norton 8K gives perspective to a decent "shaveready" edge. You can rest assured on that one.
    Moreover, I personally believe that it's best to maximize your honing skills on a basic setup, before leaping into the exciting world of fine and finer hones.

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  9. 12-29-2008, 08:16 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by dward View Post
    I have a Norton 4K/8K and a pasted strop. Seems to work just fine for me...
    Same as dward here
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