Thread: Suehiro Gokumyo hones 10k, 15k, 20k. Update.

As to the SG20K. My view remains that it stays as the best synthetic finishing stone available. As to the 10k and 15k Suehiro Gokumyo stones, I sold them both, I found they really had no use for me. I go straight from a Naniwa 10k Superstone to the SG20k and have no issues at all. In fact you can likely go straight from the 8K superstone with ease. If I had my time over would I still buy the SG20k? Definitely, as it gives a terrific edge. Fast and repeatable. For you, if you are not happy with the shaves you get from your 12k Naniwa probably no point buying anything else. Cost wise, hindsight being what it is, you don't need both the Naniwa 12k and the SG20K. You can easily go from the 8k stone to the SG20k. However, if you did decide to add the SG20k to your line up, I don't think you'd regret it, it does have an 'X' factor to it, and is an easy stone to use, once you have given it a go. The only thing I could add is that it is an extremely durable stone. I have lapped it three or four times in it's life, and I just checked it and I still haven't taken any measureable amount off of it. It will outlast dozens of Naniwa 8k superstones (Speciality stones).