Thread: Synthetic naniwa and suehiro

1st question is, what is the difference between the Naniwa Gouken Fuji 8k and the snow white 8k? Also what is the benefit of ending on a suehiro 20k after the Naniwa Gouken kagayaki 12k? Thanks in advance!!

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. The Gouken kagayaki 12k is tha same as the 12k sharpening/specialty stone (i.e. the old superstone), using the 20K after the 12K should give you a noticeable bump in edge, however you could likely go straight from 8K to the 20K without any trouble.

I use the Fuji 8k and sometimes following with the 12K sharpening stone. There is a noticeable increase in sharpness but I prefer the 8k as it is still plenty sharp and I find it a bit smoother.

I usually follow the 8k with a Jnat as I much prefer the edges I get from them (i.e. sharper and smother then either the 8K or the 12K).

The Suehiro is an outstanding stone. it will quickly put the ultimate edge on a razor beyond what the 12K can.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

The Suehiro is an outstanding stone. it will quickly put the ultimate edge on a razor beyond what the 12K can.

Hey spendur,

How many passes on the 20k do you do after the 12k?

TIA, Cheers, Steve

It depends on the razor. Sometimes 10-20 but rarely more than 20.

I don't think what 8k stone you get matters to much if it is just part of progression. I would just go with naniwa regular 8k other than snow white to save some money if you getting the 20k. I have used naniwa 8k and shapton 8k ceramic whetstone and I liked the shapton more personally.

Before you buy the 20k synthetic stone though I would have someone hone 2 of your razors up, one on 12k synthetic and other on 20k. Just so you know if you really want the 20k to use after 12k or not.