Thread: C12k questions

Thanks TinTin. What you went through was the reason I asked if there was a way to tell if it's a good one if you can actually check it out before buying it. I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around spending 3 times more on a stone than I did my razor. I'm in no hurry so I have time to keep reading and taking in the collective wisdom here. I appreciate all of the feedback.

Originally Posted by tintin

my luck with the the Cnat was not favorable. After wasting enough money (trying to save money) on PHIG's and other inexpensive finishers to by a Naniwa 12k, i ended up doing just that. So unless you enjoy trying to figure out natural hones and aren't afraid of spending the money on something that might not be what you want then go for it! JMHO

If the cost of a good razor hone is an issue, why not give film a try? It's cheap and you could also use pastes/sprays on balsa, whatever afterwards for some variety.

Cheers, Steve

Originally Posted by Steve56

If the cost of a good razor hone is an issue, why not give film a try? It's cheap and you could also use pastes/sprays on balsa, whatever afterwards for some variety.

Cheers, Steve

Definitely considering that,too. Thanks!

I agree with tintin. Dont mess with the cnat, spend the money on a proven hone that many of us use and always have good results. Unless you just want to have a few of these hones and spend many hours and days trying to learn it. Then find its not right and buy another. The 12k just works!

And, Mike, i know thats what i got, i just thought it might be cool to see and feel some others. Hell, i aint figured out this one yet. Dont need another to learn. Just thought that if i was there, why not feel. If i can.

Tru that.!

I hear ya Gasman, and appreciate the input.

On a side note, your username made me chuckle. I know, I'm an idiot.

Originally Posted by Gasman

I agree with tintin. Dont mess with the cnat, spend the money on a proven hone that many of us use and always have good results. Unless you just want to have a few of these hones and spend many hours and days trying to learn it. Then find its not right and buy another. The 12k just works!

And, Mike, i know thats what i got, i just thought it might be cool to see and feel some others. Hell, i aint figured out this one yet. Dont need another to learn. Just thought that if i was there, why not feel. If i can.

The other gas. Ha. My wife hates the name i picked, but everywhere i go at work, they all call us gasman.

I've got two C12K's one is superb and probably 15k+ (putting a grit rating on nat stones is difficult at best), it is hard and shiny like glass and very dark, my other one is lighter grey and softer and will slightly improve an 8k edge. If woodcraft has a good return policy, buy several and keep the finest one.

Thanks Rod, good idea. Is it safe to assume that you can feel the difference when the blade is moving across the stone? I envision the one you have that isn't as good feels like it has more drag, and the better one feels more like the blade is sliding across it. I am in the ballpark?

Thanks again to everyone for the input. This really is an awesome site with a bunch of great dudes.

Originally Posted by rodb

I've got two C12K's one is superb and probably 15k+ (putting a grit rating on nat stones is difficult at best), it is hard and shiny like glass and very dark, my other one is lighter grey and softer and will slightly improve an 8k edge. If woodcraft has a good return policy, buy several and keep the finest one.