Thread: A Debate: Naniwa 12k vs Shapton 16

Originally Posted by Leighton

Both! Plus a 220, 1k, 5k, and an 8k.

Got a whole new set of hones. Going to have to sell one set. Man...they piled up fast. I even have more bevel setting/restoration stones than I have finishing stones too..... I'll have to sell some before the summer ends.

Leighton I just added the entire set of Naniwa's also, however I will not be replacing my Shapton's or my Norton's, everything has a use....

I am the same way I have almost every 1k stone you can name for bevels.... I did a thread some time ago about having 1k HAD

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Leighton I just added the entire set of Naniwa's also, however I will not be replacing my Shapton's or my Norton's, everything has a use....

I am the same way I have almost every 1k stone you can name for bevels.... I did a thread some time ago about having 1k HAD

Lol, 1k HAD. It's funny, now that I'm getting overloaded on finishers, I'm starting to look downward myself. Which of your 1k stones is your favorite / goto?

Originally Posted by pjrage

Lol, 1k HAD. It's funny, now that I'm getting overloaded on finishers, I'm starting to look downward myself. Which of your 1k stones is your favorite / goto?

All of them work just fine, and I don't think I have a "favorite" but if I have a problem blade, that doesn't not want to play nice, then I "goto" my Norton 1k... Maybe just because I have used it longer than any of the others

Originally Posted by Howard

I have both stones and prefer the Shapton as I can go from the 16k to the 30k and be done.

I have gone to the Shapton 30K with both stones and the results are very similar. I think the real difference will be your preference in personal feedback off the stone as well as the actual feeling (hard vs. softer) difference between them.

Lynn

Originally Posted by Leighton

Order is in with SRD. I'll have findings within a week after receiving the stones.

I'll also be offering some free honing to celebrate for the summer as well as honing services if things come out to my satisfaction. :

Leighton,

How is the Naniwa 12k? Have you had any chance to use it yet? I'm curious - I'm looking into picking one up, and am looking forward to your review.

thanks.

Originally Posted by Razorburne

Leighton,

How is the Naniwa 12k? Have you had any chance to use it yet? I'm curious - I'm looking into picking one up, and am looking forward to your review.

thanks.

Razorburne,

The 12k is a nice stone. I really like it. But I hone a lot of razors by most people's standard. Not Glen's though.

Anyway, I can't give a full review because I've only honed 10 razors with it so far and only test shaved two. The feedback is nice, the stone is really soft. Very easy to lap. It definitely has its place in my arsenal. Initial thoughts are that it gives a good edge, whether it is a better edge is TBD. However, I have this sneaking suspicion that like the coticule, its able to make a good edge even better. Or maybe it just adds sharpness, I can't tell; more tests are needed. One last thing; the stone cuts fast. I like that part. Makes me happy.

I am still working on my honing skills and setup. At the moment I have:
King 1200
DMT 8000
Chinese 12k
Green Oxide Paddle Strop
TM Red Latigo

Im not happy with the 12K. It just takes way way to long after the DMT to get to a good polish. I want ease of use and performance for around 100 bucks. The Shapton seems to be a good way to go. Id like to know if it is the way to go and if so; should I use it after the 8k or the 12k. Thanks.

JonnyO,

As other have taught me on here, you can go from the 8k straight to the 16k, or you could use it after going to the 12k first...either way will work, as from 8 to 16 you are doubling the grit size, which is definitely acceptable.

You could go with a Naniwa 12k, which is very different than the "Chinese 12k"...as Leighton and others have said, it is a fast cutter, which the Chinese stone is not, and puts a sharper and more polished edge than the Chinese stone from what I hear. (it's also less expensive than the Shapton, if $ is a concern).

As above, you definitely need a faster cutting stone than the the China. I find the DMT 8k pattern is very deep & takes quite some work to polish out.