Thread: Help with Naniwa set up

If you are thinking of getting Nani's then I would recommend the 3/5 combination. The fact of the matter is, if you are not going to hone for anybody but yourself, then a 4/8k norton would be just fine too. You are hearing a lot about Nani's now, because all the honers are checking out something new. I believe that sooner or later everything will come full circle and we might be back to the nortons and the bbw/coticules again eventually. Just MHO.

ray

I like the Naniwas for there consistent results. The Nortons are also consistent but the soaking is a minor inconvenience. So far the Naniwas stay flat where my Shaptons need to be lapped before use every time. The Shaptons have a polymer binder and don't stay flat even if I don't use them. Another minor inconvenience.

If I were advising a hone setup I would recommend the Naniwa Superstones, 1k for bevel setting and the 3/5 for sharpening and finally the 8k for polishing and refining the edge. If more icing on the cake is desired the 10 and or the 12. I haven't had any experience with the last two yet even though I have them. Ain't enough time in the day.

Naniwa has the superstone combostone in 3k/8k and 1k/5k combos. I saw the 3/8 at SRD. And in my hone drawer by the way.

I think tonight I'll start sharpening up my Wade&Butcher.

Hey guys thanks for all your help, I have a 1k 3k 5k in transit, which according to grit size comparison, and the findings of some people, should get me through most bevel setting and some sharpening pyramids. I can't wait!

Originally Posted by rayman

If you are thinking of getting Nani's then I would recommend the 3/5 combination. The fact of the matter is, if you are not going to hone for anybody but yourself, then a 4/8k norton would be just fine too. You are hearing a lot about Nani's now, because all the honers are checking out something new. I believe that sooner or later everything will come full circle and we might be back to the nortons and the bbw/coticules again eventually. Just MHO.

ray

Doubtful. I have done the last 2000 razors I've honed on the Naniwa Super Stones just because they work so well. I have all the others at my disposal, but it looks like I'll stay with these until something better comes along. When I was using my Shapton Glass and I did a couple thousand on those too, I would sometimes go back to the Nortons for some of the restoration edges, but again have not lately.

Don't get me wrong though as I still really like playing around with all the stones and trying new stuff. I really enjoy all my natural stones as well as playing with the pastes and sprays. What can I tell you.....honaholic.........I sure wish our 12 step program would work........

Lynn

Originally Posted by Lynn

Don't get me wrong though as I still really like playing around with all the stones and trying new stuff. I really enjoy all my natural stones as well as playing with the pastes and sprays. What can I tell you.....honaholic.........I sure wish our 12 step program would work........

Lynn

I do not need a porgram I can stop honing anytime I want to.


Charlie

Originally Posted by spazola

I do not need a porgram I can stop honing anytime I want to.


Charlie

I'm just going to do it 'till I need glasses.