Thread: Synthetic progression end result?

I have found that after bevel set on 1k kuromaku if my last few strokes are super light pressure then I do a few circles on my 5k and follow with x strokes it seems to me to make life a bit easier.
I imagine there will be a couple people saying circles at that level are not needed but I do it on my 8k too and no I'll effect.

I have both sets and I prefer the Naniwa. I found that honing under running water really gives great results. When the blade starts to feel like it is sticking to the stone, your done.

I prefer the Naniwa's over the Shapton. I get much better results. I am sure there are others that will prefer the Shapton's. I find the total results better with the Naniwa's and I like the feel of the blade on the stones. Really what gives you the best results. I go from my 12k Naniwa to my Escher for 5-7 laps under water then to my Mastro Live Loom strop. I find this combination to really give me the best results.

I have both Shapton and Naniwa hones. They are both excellent.