Thread: Japanese Nagura stone

I find dmtc gives a nice smooth hone at least it feel smooth the nagura is not nice. So could i hone my naniwas with 1k norton?

You can but will not make a sense . Use Sandpaper for that purposes(if you want to get 1000grit surface).

I i will stick to my dmtc it gives a quik clean up on synthetics and i should imagine they are reltavly flat.

When I lap my hones I use either sandpaper or a diamond hone but I always finish with a 1K Norton to give me the texture I want.

When I lightly "refresh" ( cleans and flattens between razors) my hones I use only the 1K Norton.

Originally Posted by randydance062449

When I lap my hones I use either sandpaper or a diamond hone but I always finish with a 1K Norton to give me the texture I want.

When I lightly "refresh" ( cleans and flattens between razors) my hones I use only the 1K Norton.

I will have to try norton 1k does it leave a smoother surface than dmtc?

Why is a smooth beyond 325 grit surface needed, as well, for what grit stone? (keeping separate synthetic from high grade natural)

Originally Posted by kevint

Why is a smooth beyond 325 grit surface needed, as well, for what grit stone? (keeping separate synthetic from high grade natural)

don't mean to be rude but don't quite under stand what your asking better explanation may help on both your posts

Originally Posted by kevint

Why is a smooth beyond 325 grit surface needed, as well, for what grit stone? (keeping separate synthetic from high grade natural)

Smooth beyond 325 is not needed IMHO. It i just a personal preference. As you know the primary purpose of lapping is to flatten a hone. The other major benefit is to removed any embedded swarf ( junk) left over from previous honing sessions. Along the way you find that it is nice to start from the same texture each time. Which texture and on which hone is a personal decision.

Just my $.02,

Originally Posted by gary haywood

I will have to try norton 1k does it leave a smoother surface than dmtc?

I have not used a DMT 8C, which I understand to be a 325 grit, but I have used a EZ Lap 400 grit diamond hone.
I find the 1000 grit texture to be to my liking, it is nothing more than a personal preference. Some people like a 325 grit texture to start! Try both and see which you prefer.

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

You can but will not make a sense . Use Sandpaper for that purposes(if you want to get 1000grit surface).

when you say something like this; the Why is always needed.