Thread: Naniwas with or without stand?

I'm getting ready to purchase a Naniwa 8k and probably the 5k soon. Do you prefer the older Superstone version glued to a stand or the newer Specialty Stone not glued to a stand? I already own a stand for my 12k Specialty Stone but wondered if there were advantages to buying the glued on stand Superstone, like less warping.

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

I'm getting ready to purchase a Naniwa 8k and probably the 5k soon. Do you prefer the older Superstone version glued to a stand or the newer Specialty Stone not glued to a stand? I already own a stand for my 12k Specialty Stone but wondered if there were advantages to buying the glued on stand Superstone, like less warping.

I know I prefer the stands...make's the job easier for me.

I don't have nor want one of those clamps that allow you to change up hones, too much hassle for me for that amount of honing I do. I bring the one I want out, stand is great, less mess, raises it up, when done, away in the box it goes - YMMV.

i have the SS glued to a stand and still fight some warping. i do like not having to have a extra stand that i need to swap them out on. i chose the SS over the specialty stone because of the stand and the price difference. haven't tried the specialty to see if it is any better.

I tend to prefer loose stones. Especially if in an 8"x3" (200 x 75 mm) profile. Fits neatly in my Norton hone cases, which double as a stone holder.

I prefer the height of the stand not as apt to bump the table/counter while flipping the razor during honing. I have a block of wood to raise my baseless hones.

I like a little elevation on my hones. Originally I was a little miffed because I could not find one without a stand. In the end I really like my stand. I am plotting to make stands the same height for the ones that I have without a stand.

i also prefer a hone with a stand when bench honing.

My 1-12 are on stands. the 3-8 are a combination stone. glued together. my 5K and 400 are without stands. and the 20K suehiro came with a stand. I've been thinking about gluing the 5K and the 400 together to give a little more height. clearance for the hand you know. I really prefer stands to keep my hands from hitting the table top.

The first batch of Naniwas that I had were with stands and the second without stands. I prefer using a clamp holder. Another alternative is to cut a 2x4 to the right length and glue some meshed non slip matting to it. The hone will sit on top and give you all the clearance you need without having to bother with clamping and unclamping.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

The first batch of Naniwas that I had were with stands and the second without stands. I prefer using a clamp holder. Another alternative is to cut a 2x4 to the right length and glue some meshed non slip matting to it. The hone will sit on top and give you all the clearance you need without having to bother with clamping and unclamping.

Bob

That's a pretty simple fix. I may do one for mine when I get to the point I need em again. I like a good 2-3 inches clearance so that would do perfectly.