Thread: Help with Naniwa set up

Originally Posted by Oglethorpe

See... I'm not really sure I want to learn how to hone right now. I have a Swaty (3-line) and I've noticed how it does dial edges back in. However, sometimes I feel like I can't do the trick with just it.

In a lot of the threads it sounds like the underlying theme is that the N12k is a good barber-hone substitute (if not better alternative). If I needed more work than the 12k and wanted to drop down, would I have to go all the way to 5k to experience a noticeable difference or would the 8k be enough?

Sounds like a good move for somebody of my skill level would be the 3/8 combo stone and the 12k finisher. Is that too big of a gap between 3 and 8 for a pyramid?

Thanks.

I think if you want to go that route, you should just get the 8k. The 4k is only for duller blades. The 8k is for polishing, if your blade needs the 4k treatment, you waited too long between honing. IMHO. That said, if you want to do razor restos, you need even more hones. As Glen says, learn to shave off the 8k and the rest will come.

You know, I really think you should try crox. People are able to use only crox for years. Its the same motion as stropping, and you don't have to learn to hone. With crox, you can keep your edge good for a very long time. Then, when the edge gets unacceptable, you can either learn to hone or send it off.

Originally Posted by Leighton

I think if you want to go that route, you should just get the 8k. The 4k is only for duller blades. The 8k is for polishing, if your blade needs the 4k treatment, you waited too long between honing. IMHO. That said, if you want to do razor restos, you need even more hones. As Glen says, learn to shave off the 8k and the rest will come.

You know, I really think you should try crox. People are able to use only crox for years. Its the same motion as stropping, and you don't have to learn to hone. With crox, you can keep your edge good for a very long time. Then, when the edge gets unacceptable, you can either learn to hone or send it off.

I'm using crox now in conjunction with the swaty and getting decent results. Maybe this is just my on version of the onset of HAD. Crap.

I think I'll get the two combo stones and go from there. And I agree with Lynn.. .everybody who's started on Naniwas is saying that they're working out better than the nortons, shaptons, etc. That's the reason for my considering them... not because they are what's popular.