Thread: Gokumyo 20k hone

Never heard of that Jonathan and I'd get a Naniwa 12k

So my Suehiro Gokumyo 20k arrived a couple of days ago and I used it to touch up my 1850's W & B 7/8 FBU and a modern Dovo Best 5/8. I first put about 10 laps on the Naniwa 12k and followed with 10-15 on the 20K. After stropping I can't believe how sharp these blades were based on instantly popping hair in HHT over the length of the blades. The W & B shaves great and the Dovo is set for tomorrow.

My question, however, is that the stone came along with a very small two sided 1K/3K combination that I have no idea what to do with. Can someone tell me if they use this stone for slurry and/or cleaning and how it is used. Thanks!

I keep mine in the box and haven't used it on my 20k at all. I'm told by mainaman, that it is for cleaning swarf between lapping. Not to generate a slurry. My 20k is delivering similar results as yours and with no help from a slurry stone. As for me and my house, we're going to continue to use the 20k with water only.

Stuart from Tools From Japan was clear with me as to the function of the little stone: to condition the stone after use i.e. to clean it. I use it every time after a session. Two different grits on the little stone, self explanatory, start coarse finish fine. +1 water only, clean hone. This hone has terrific feedback.

So even if you do 1 or two razors using 10-15 laps each you clean off the swarf first with the 1k side and then the 3k?

I just cleaned it with my hand under running water for 10 seconds or so.

Stuart was pretty adamant, so I just followed his instructions, doesn't mean anyone else has to...I kind of like doing it.

Originally Posted by GC7

So even if you do 1 or two razors using 10-15 laps each you clean off the swarf first with the 1k side and then the 3k?

I just cleaned it with my hand under running water for 10 seconds or so.

I don't use any dressing stones on my Chosera stones......I do what Mainaman does but this is my most expensive stone and I listen to the guy in Japan who sells them and uses them.

Originally Posted by GC7

So even if you do 1 or two razors using 10-15 laps each you clean off the swarf first with the 1k side and then the 3k?

I just cleaned it with my hand under running water for 10 seconds or so.

Gc7 great to see your getting good results since I saw you at the last meet.. When my stone gets dirty from swarf and you will know believe me when it's dirty I use that lil stone that came with it.. I wet the suehiro and that lil stone .. I use the 1k Side first up and down the stone never across as it shows on the box.. Once the stone is clean move up to the 3 k side and do the same thing..

Are you guys finding any lil tricks on the last few strokes when finishing on the 20k.. I've been playing around with Jnats so I have forgotten how good the results are with the suehiros..

Originally Posted by Airportcopper

Gc7 great to see your getting good results since I saw you at the last meet.. When my stone gets dirty from swarf and you will know believe me when it's dirty I use that lil stone that came with it.. I wet the suehiro and that lil stone .. I use the 1k Side first up and down the stone never across as it shows on the box.. Once the stone is clean move up to the 3 k side and do the same thing..

Thanks- I'll try that little cleaning stone next time I use the 20K. I've been giving it a few quick laps with the DMT. My results have been pretty remarkable both from getting the blade very sharp based on HHT and from comfortable shave. It could be that I'm just getting better shaving with a straight and stropping but I won't complain because whatever it is its working better. I don't feel proficient enough to give you any last lap finishing tricks. I try to get as light as I can but still with enough weight to get feedback from the stone to the blade - that's all I got for you! :-)