Okay, I think I am gonna like straight shaving as I have been playing around with one lately. My question now is about a stone set for honing!
I am looking for a set recommendation that is not over done as I don't want and hopefully don't need every progression from 1000 on up to 12k or so but what some might consider "bare minimum" as I don't have much cash to work with at this time. I am also watching other groups to see if anyone posts stones for sale at a good price.


Anyway, my thought was to use Norton waterstones as the grits of this type of setup seemed like what can be used to get a nice edge on a straight. This set consists of two stones, a 220/1000 and a 4000/8000 plus a holder and a flattener stone. See the link below! If link is NOT allowed please delete or let me know and I will remove it.


Is there any other setup that is better and/or cheaper that I should consider if I decide to go down this road?? I used to enjoy sharpening my own knives and folders but that was many, many years ago and all my gear has been sold since then so might consider getting some stones back as I enjoyed doing my own sharpening work.


Thx. in advance for any and all comments and suggestions! I am just thinking about it so not quite sure I will dive in but just gathering some ideas and prices, unless the right deal came along!!

Water Stone Kit