Quote Originally Posted by kropa View Post
Hey Eddy. I'm looking for the Dmt d8c, if that's the one that gets referred to everywhere. I am just looking to get into honing. I only want to start refreshing my razor. I have found some Shapton Professional stones from knivesandstones.com. He sells a set of 1k, 5k and 12k for $265 incl postage. Heres the link Shapton Professional Kuromaku Japanese waterstone set I was looking to buy these stones. I don't have experience with any stones so I am open to advice.
Been using the Kuromaku stones for years & I recommend that a softer, less aggressive stone is better for beginners.
If you're really keen on them I suggest you add a 2k to that lineup or the 5k will be your most worn hone.

As for sellers there is also Japan-tool.com from Taree NSW but he seems to be sold out atm on the Shaps you want.

Thr Naniwa stones are very popular now for razors. Maybe worth considering.