Thread: Progressing from 3k

Crap,

I already know I'm getting the 3k pro... so then 3/8k combo is out TC.

Any additions to it now other then 8k?

Add the 5k and do baby steps?

I wouldn't waste that money myself, I can see no real advantage to owning the 3 & 5 Pro unless you are an OCD idiot like me and just want one hehehehe

Yeah maybe the 8k Snow white

Originally Posted by gssixgun

unless you are an OCD idiot like me and just want one hehehehe

Yeah maybe the 8k Snow white

That sums it up well . I could also get the naniwa Fuji 8k for a very good price off of eBay. I've heard good things about this hone.

Also I saw the naniwa traditional line now has a 6 and 8k.

Originally Posted by Utopian

If you don't want it to take hours, then I would suggest progressing higher. If you only wish to consider adding one more hone, you might want to consider skipping the 5k and instead get an 8k. I'm normally a fan of the smallest possible jumps but I'm going off of the parameters you have provided. I think the 3k to 8k to Ark is a lot more doable than the 3k to Ark jump.

There is no Pro 8k but there are other good options, including the Naniwa Specialty 8k.

Parameters taken away. What would you suggest?

I haven't tried the Traditionals myself

Lynn told me I really need to look at them

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I haven't tried the Traditionals myself

Lynn told me I really need to look at them

They do look good and are priced modestly. I have not read any reviews though.

I use the Naniwa Traditional 1K a lot. It feels like an old water stone but behaves like the rest of my Naniwas. Not as soft as the Selective and not quite as hard feeling as the Professional although close. Very consistent and reliable bevel setter in my experience over the last couple years.

I do have a king 4 (I believe 6) k and 8k I was planning on selling. Maybe hold onto them and work them into a progression?

I was gonna ask what happened to your King stones. I'd at least hang onto those until you had a replacement 8K in hand, if you're gonna switch completely to Naniwas.

I would say use that 8k until you get a replacement. I go 1-3-8 and the jump seems to be fine from there to finishers.