Thread: Chosera VS Superstone

Zib, price also is determined by the size of the stone. The Choseras are all 30mm thick and the superstones come in either 10mm or 20mm thick. So if you multipy the price of the superstone to match the size of the Chosera stones, prices come out to be a little closer in price. Larger stones ussually will always go for a premium.

Originally Posted by ZethLent

Zib, price also is determined by the size of the stone. The Choseras are all 30mm thick and the superstones come in either 10mm or 20mm thick. So if you multipy the price of the superstone to match the size of the Chosera stones, prices come out to be a little closer in price. Larger stones ussually will always go for a premium.

You know, you're right. I saw that, but it didn't click. They are quite thick. That would explain the higher cost, Heck, the should cut them in half, or make a 20mm stone so they'r more affodable, I bet they'd sell a lot more....Thanks for the info....

In one of the older threads on the chosera 10k, there was some talk of cutting the stones up among a couple potential buyers, and selling smaller versions that way. If you could split it height-wise, and then once down the middle, you could go 4 ways with 3 others, for around the price of a super 12k, only the stones would be ~8" x1 5/16" x 0.5". I wonder how this would affect the stone, or if it'd be worth it? I would almost be interested at that price point for a stone that size. I don't have the equipment or knowledge to do this though, and I have no idea if it's even feasible to split the stone height-wise without risk of damaging it, and it's damn expensive to damage, lol.

Originally Posted by pjrage

In one of the older threads on the chosera 10k, there was some talk of cutting the stones up among a couple potential buyers, and selling smaller versions that way. If you could split it height-wise, and then once down the middle, you could go 4 ways with 3 others, for around the price of a super 12k, only the stones would be ~8" x1 5/16" x 0.5". I wonder how this would affect the stone, or if it'd be worth it? I would almost be interested at that price point for a stone that size. I don't have the equipment or knowledge to do this though, and I have no idea if it's even feasible to split the stone height-wise without risk of damaging it, and it's damn expensive to damage, lol.

I have a wet saw, but that's a pricey stone to take a chance with. I could cut into 4 equal pieces, but as far as a "Filet Cut" goes, My saw will only cut 1 inch thick. Although, I could probably get my hands on equipment to do it..

Originally Posted by zib

I have a wet saw, but that's a pricey stone to take a chance with. I could cut into 4 equal pieces, but as far as a "Filet Cut" goes, My saw will only cut 1 inch thick. Although, I could probably get my hands on equipment to do it..

I guess with performance so similar to the super 12k as far as straight razors go, there's probably no real point in risking it.

Agreed. It's not like your cutting a Chinese 12k.....

Zib,

I posted thanks because I appreciate the thread. I myself have been considering the naniwa superstone 12k as a finisher.

I'm looking forward to your impressions of the stone, i.e., how it laps, the edge it gave, the feel, etc.

I pulled the trigger on the Naniwa 12k....Damm this HAD.....Next up Shapton 16k.
I'm looking forward to the Naniwa, Don tells me they're a pretty fast cutter....

Originally Posted by zib

I pulled the trigger on the Naniwa 12k....Damm this HAD.....Next up Shapton 16k.
I'm looking forward to the Naniwa, Don tells me they're a pretty fast cutter....

That was fast! Make sure to let us know what you think when you've used it a bit..

Probably should have just added the Shapton to the same order and saved on shipping in the long run