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    I'm going to be getting a set of hones to be able to take care of my own and possibly do minor restorations. I have 4 shave ready razors at the moment. I got 2 razors for cheap, not to say they are cheap. One I believe is a C.T. Bingham Tally Ho and the other a Robeson Sure edge that I can play with. I believe Whipped Dog has Norton quarter sets and a 12k stone quarter, can get everything for under $100. Would this be OK for my use or would I be better served getting full size stones. If I go full size I may go Naniwa SS or Norton 4/8 with Naniwa 12k to finish, can you use one lapping stone for a mix or do you have to have a seperate lapping stone for the Nortons and SS? Hopes this makes sense and Thanks

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    IMHO it is a waste of money. A quarter sized stone is ridiculous. A PITA for maintenance honing but even more so if you want to do restorations.
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    I posed the same question in my thread just last week. I decided to go with the Norton 4k/8k and the DMT 325 to lap (from what I understand, it is the only lapping stone I will ever need). Once I learn how to get good shaves off of the 8k, I will buy a Naniwa 12k. Thanks to the great people here in guiding me to make the right decision...

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    Quote Originally Posted by JimmyHAD View Post
    IMHO it is a waste of money. A quarter sized stone is ridiculous. A PITA for maintenance honing but even more so if you want to do restorations.
    I think there's an equation here :
    1/4 Norton = 4 x more honing .
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    If they were cut long ways I think it'd actually be useful and cool. For not much more you can get ful size stones set.
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    If they were cut long ways it might be O.K. for an experienced honer, but working a razor on a 1 1/2 stroke surface, for a beginner is a bit of a task.

    On the other hand, I don't know of an experienced honer who would want a cut down Norton. JMO.
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    I've been honing on the Norton 4K/8K since last year, and just recently got the Naniwa 12K. I also have other whetstones for sharpening kitchen knives. I successfully lap all of my stones -- including the Naniwa -- on the DMT 325.

    Finishing with the Naniwa 12K really improved the SR sharpness; my shaves are much smoother.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chreees View Post
    I posed the same question in my thread just last week. I decided to go with the Norton 4k/8k and the DMT 325 to lap (from what I understand, it is the only lapping stone I will ever need). Once I learn how to get good shaves off of the 8k, I will buy a Naniwa 12k. Thanks to the great people here in guiding me to make the right decision...
    That's where I am. My only worry is all the time I spent lapping and hoping I didn't ruin my DMT. I'm hoping to get another or maybe I can just compare my plate with one that is at one of the local stores. I am lusting after the 12k but SWMBO is starting to notice the razors piling up.

    OP- IMO go for the full sized stones, you won't regret it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chreees View Post
    I posed the same question in my thread just last week. I decided to go with the Norton 4k/8k and the DMT 325 to lap (from what I understand, it is the only lapping stone I will ever need). Once I learn how to get good shaves off of the 8k, I will buy a Naniwa 12k. Thanks to the great people here in guiding me to make the right decision...
    I am again training a guy with just the set up you have. That set is so often used that most anyone can answer questions for you...That is a great start and you can go crazy after learning the needed. A CHUG (C-12K) could help later for refining a good edge..
    The gentleman in question had an edge after about one hour upon a restored 6/8ths that cut hanging hair after coming off the 8k stone. After stropping it gave him a very nice shave this AM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Roso View Post
    That's where I am. My only worry is all the time I spent lapping and hoping I didn't ruin my DMT. I'm hoping to get another or maybe I can just compare my plate with one that is at one of the local stores. I am lusting after the 12k but SWMBO is starting to notice the razors piling up.

    OP- IMO go for the full sized stones, you won't regret it.
    It's difficult to wear out your DMT on the hones that you are discussing. I have a DMT that has been used on 1000 grit Carborundums, barber hones, a hard Arkansas, no problem. I was actually worried that I wore it out & bought another. The old one cuts as good as the new one.
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