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Thread: Finishing stones
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08-22-2017, 03:51 AM #11
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08-22-2017, 03:52 AM #12
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08-22-2017, 04:16 AM #13
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08-22-2017, 01:13 PM #14
As others have said, 12k is sufficient for razor finishing. If you wanted to explore edges that feel different, following the 12k with a natural stone might be an option for you. The usual suspects are Thuringians, Japanese naturals, or a good hard, fine coti.
The Suehiro 20k or the Shapton 30k (0.50 and 0.49 microns) are about the only synthetic options other than pastes.
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08-22-2017, 02:28 PM #15
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Thanked: 4823I think Geezer nailed it. If you want to try some naturals they can slip in very briefly after the 12k or more to my likely instead of the 12K.
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08-22-2017, 02:41 PM #16
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Thanked: 174I agree: for different feel you can try naturals. Otherwise the 12k is enough. I wouldn't recommend you to buy the 30k, as particle-size-wise it's the same as CrOx, but much more expensive. I do usually use CrOx on a paddle after the 12k, but it's more a matter of habit than necessity.
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08-22-2017, 03:33 PM #17
Yea you can stop there or if you want to get sucked into HAD then there are many stones. Zulu ,thuri and black arkie just to name a few.
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08-22-2017, 07:37 PM #18
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Thanked: 9Both my Naniwa and Shapton 12k give me amazing shaves. I do like what a Thuringian hone does to those edges to refine it just a touch (a little smoother), but I wouldn't complain if the 12ks were all I had to finish with.
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08-22-2017, 10:07 PM #19
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08-22-2017, 11:04 PM #20
First up, your 12k pro HNK must give you a super close shave. After that all you can look at is a slightly 'smoother edge'. Talking 1% or 2 %. Not much but it's what we chase in this hunt.
You can experiment with pastes for the cheapest option or any number of naturals or 20-30k stones.
You are, of course, welcome to drop by & try my 20k before you outlay big $'s.Last edited by onimaru55; 08-22-2017 at 11:08 PM.
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