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First stone
I purchased a Woodstock SteeleX D1130 1000 Grit and 6000 Grit Japanese Waterstone. Is this a good beginner honing stone? I am not ready to hone quite yet and I don't need to with a brand new SR from SRD but I am not sure if this was a good purchase. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...L._AA1500_.jpg
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Razorthin
I purchased a Woodstock SteeleX D1130 1000 Grit and 6000 Grit Japanese Waterstone. Is this a good beginner honing stone? I am not ready to hone quite yet and I don't need to with a brand new SR from SRD but I am not sure if this was a good purchase. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...L._AA1500_.jpg
I am not familiar with that particular stone, but the 1k side should be a good bevel setter. You may want to get a finisher of some sort as it can be a little trickier to get a smooth shave off of a 6k. It can be done, but a finisher will give it a more refined edge. I go through a 1k, 3k, 5k, 8k, and 12k for most of my blades. You don't need that many hones but I like it for the fun of it. I have been able to get a nice edge off of my 8k, but have not tried shaving after the 6k.
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It's a king stone. They are good stones.
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Yeah there's nothing to regret about that purchase.
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that stone will serve you well! the 1k is good for setting an even bevel and the 6k will be a mid stage. you will want something as a finisher though. a 6k wont give you the shave your most likely looking for.
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Ahhhh thats what it is. I have the King 1k/6k and love it every bit as much as my Nani's. Kinda smells though lol. Good cutter and great feedback. I may invest in more of them one day. Did yours come with a stand?
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Not to dis the new stone, but I believe your first stone should be a barbers hone.