Alright, guys, I'm starting to get into honing. A friend has the Norton 4k/8k combination stone and I am thinking about getting the Naniwa 3k/8k combination since we'll be able to use each other's hones and see which ones each of us prefers.
The Norton comes in a plastic case, but from what I can tell, the Naniwa does not. Is that correct? If not, are there any suggestions for storing the stone?
Thanks!