How much should I expect to spend for a new Norton 4/8k waterstone - recommendations?
Good evening folks, thanks for the information, I purchased the (brand new) Boker from knifecenter.com (140th edition) w/a colonel conk honing stone/oil ($15), I knew immediately that honing with this stone may prove to be a huge mistake, but I thought with the proper technique, I could pull it off. I haven't attempted to hone the razor, but I thought I could practice on a kitchen knife or something. So after reviewing the comments, the norton 4/8k is the stone I will look forward to investing in soon. Thanks, I still don't understand why so many people think honing so difficult, maybe it's my newbie optimism...?! By the way fellas where and how much should I expect to spend for a new Norton 4/8k waterstone, Any rec's on specials? :aargh: