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I am slowly getting a set of hones and wanted to make sure I am heading down a road of success.
I bought 1 DMT 325 Dia-sharp (Lapping)
1000 Naniwa stone for bevel setting.
I ordered both from SRD earlier today.
I am getting the 5000 8000 and 12000 next month.
You seem to have it pretty well covered. If you are like most of us, you will add to that array before too long. Good luck.
Well, the easy part is over with.
Just a suggestion here and it is very minor as either will work just fine
As a newer honer most of your issues will be at the lower end of the spectrum and getting a positive bevel set .. With that in mind I would recommend the 3k over the 5k as it will give you just a touch more at the lower side.. The jump from 3k to 8k is what Naniwa does anyway so that isn't an issue at all..
Again either one will work, I just feel the 3k might work better for you in the early stages of honing :)
Hone On !!!!!!
Thanks for the advice Glen. I will get the the 3k 8k combo stone instead.
On a daily basis, I use the Naniwa Chosera 1K followed by the 5K, 8K and 12K. This set up is extremely effective, reliable and consistent. This is also the set up I use to train people to hone when they come by or when I meet them at the Get Togethers these days. The 3K will work in lieu of the 5K, but in my opinion, the results are not any different. As was stated, you can't go wrong with either and the 3/8K combo is very good.
Have fun.
I began my honing from scratch last year with the 1, 3, 8 and 12K Naniwa SS purchased from SRD. This is really as easy a way to learn how to get a great edge as possible. I like the 3K because following 1 and 3K I have a nice sharp edge that is really ready for any refining and finishing stones you may subsequently want to try. Having the 3 to refine the bevel rather than just passing on a 1K bevel set edge to another non-synthetic stone is an advantage "for my purposes".
Enjoy the honing
Lynn you just saved me from a hone purchase later in the year :D
I've got the 1K chosera, 5, 8, 12K Super stones, And was planning on dropping in the 3K later in the year, It seems that is no longer needed.
One question for you. After the 12K where do you go for your every day work edges, And if the blade is personal do you use a different finisher?
These days I have been using a Suehiro 20K after the 12K and it it working really well. If I don't use it, I normally will do 5-7 very light strokes with either .5 diamond spray or the chromium oxide paste. I don't do anything different when honing either one of my blades or someone elses. They both get the same love......:D
I do still do a ton of experimentation with natural and other stones, but to me they are not as reliable even though they can work well, so I don't use them in every day work.
Have fun.
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Originally Posted by Iceni
I have almost the exact set up but mine is a 4-8k instead of the 5k. Works well for meQuote:
Originally Posted by Redcane
Really appreciate it when Lynn chimes in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lynn
It sure makes it easier when he does. Haha
I just bit the bullet and bought the rest of my hones. Should get them next week. 1000, DMT 325 (already bought those 2) 5000, 8000 and 12000. Might try and get a 3000 next month like Glen said.
Red,
I am excited for you! Buying new stones and awaiting their arrival is great fun. Developing sharpening skills is a capability greatly respected worldwide.
That was the setup that I started with per Lynn's direction on his videos for honing basics. The jump between 1000 and 5000 is not that big. Sure, a 3000 would be great in there but not crucial. And that 12000 is a very nice finisher for synthetics. As I have written before here, if it's good enough for Lynn Abrams ....... you get the idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by Redcane
Best of luck,
Frank
Thanks Frank. I will eventually get a 3000 as well. I figure if I do what Lynn and Glen say I can't go wrong with the equipment side. I will still send all my favorites to Glen so I don't screw anything up, plus I have never had anyone give me a razor that shaved as well as his. No shot at anyone else... I guess it's like coffee, just a preference.
And... Voidmaster (with the help of 10pups) was generous enough to offer me some personal lessons so hopefully in a couple of months I will be better suited to get a nice edge.