Thread: SG20K or Zulu Gray?

So, been honing for about 5 months or so... stuff off ebay that has no edge or a bad edge. Really enjoying, and getting some nice edges out of them!

Currently I have a Chosera 1K, SS 5K, 8K 10K and 12K. Looking to add another finishing stone to really get some silky smoothness.

I have been going back and forth between the Zulu Gray, and the Suehiro Gokumyo 20K.

I love the simplicity of the SG20K, quick work it does, and easy of use. But the price is killer.

On the other hand, the Zulu Gray is half the price... but is slower, works best with a slurry, and I will have a "naturals" learning curve since I have only used synthetics.


Thoughts? Is the SG20 worth the price?

And/or, is the ZG worth the learning curve, and the extra work?

Thanks, gents!