Sad day for my 12k

[sinnfein]

So I had my wife send my hones out me during my deployment and when they arrived I was sad to see that my Naniwa 12k was broken in half (thanks USPS). So now I am in the market for a new finisher. Any ideas? Liked the Naniwa but am always looking for something new...and affordable.

P.s. been away from the forum a while and it's good to be back

[JP5]

Welcome back.
Too bad. File a claim?
I try to package fragile stuff like it will be handled like the package in the opening scene of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.

[Utopian]

Welcome back. I think I met you at a Missouri meetup.

My first thought was another 12k. It remains hard to beat in terms of bang for the buck.

Another one that has exploded in popularity the last several years is the Suehiro Gokumyo 20k. It's got a lot of bang but for a lot of bucks--now over $300 I believe.

The Shapton GlassStone 16k is the only other option I can think of but it can be more hit or miss than the 12k and I think it plays best with its own kind.

I can't think if anything else that would be comparable in quality.

[sinnfein]

Welcome back. I think I met you at a Missouri meetup.

Sure did, a couple times.

I was thinking about a Shapton, but I do like the price on the Naniwa. 300 might be a bit much for me right now. I do have a Zulu Grey at home but don't plan to have that sent out.

[markbignosekelly]

Welcome back!

I have the 10k Naniwa SS and for me it's a fantastic finisher, not sure how much better the 12k could be having never used one. They get so many great reviews because they are quick, consistent and easy to use. I have the Gok 20k its a great finisher, but is it $300 better than the 10k? Probably not.

[GreenRipper]

I've been playing with a Vermio hone lately and I'm rather happy with the edges I've been getting off it. Griffith Shaving Goods sell's them for under $100 with a slurry stone and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone as a first step into naturals (it's my first natural stone, in fact). Somewhere I've seen someone estimate these stones as being in the 12k-15k range but I've found mine to be a slow cutter so if you are looking for quick I'd probably go back to one of the Naniwa synthetics.

[gary haywood]

If it’s broken in half can you not use one of the half’s or even glue it back together and then lap it flat.

Just a thought I could get along with one half.

[sinnfein]

If it’s broken in half can you not use one of the half’s or even glue it back together and then lap it flat.

Just a thought I could get along with one half.

I could use the halves but that would get rid of my excuse to buy a new one What kind of glue would you recommend to put a hone back together?

[DZEC]

I second the suggestion of the Vermio.

It use it after my Norton 8000 and/or a coticule or even a OOzuku Jnat.

Griffiths is great to deal with and I believe they are currently offering a discount to folks in the armed forces.

[Gasman]

I dont know about the glue used, but i know folks have glued them back. I guess it depends on how smooth you can make the seem. If it got all chipped and not just snapped...

I think i could use a half a 12k stone. But a new.one would be nicer.