Thread: Two Shapton 8000 Glass Options?

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Maybe so but if those of us who are hone freaks couldn't discuss this stuff why even have a forum ? If people who are enthusiasts didn't try new stuff and comment on it we all would be using Norton starter set and there wouldn't be any further discussion.

That is why I sent the pro set to Ron to get his assessment. To further the discussion .... between him and me if nobody else. There is also the different strokes for different folks factor.

Taking into consideration that your 300 razors is twice as many as I have honed in my life it is less then Lynn hones in a week. I happen to like the Shapton Pros and would recommend them if I was asked. I like the Naniwas better but it is apples and oranges.

My amount of experience is less then others but it is what it is and I feel that no one should be discouraged from voicing their opinions based on their experience such as it is. That is one way the less experienced learn from those who have more.

I am with you 100% on why we are contributing, but don't goa knockin my nortons, I still have my 8000/4000 combo bisected longitudanaly(cut in half) And I still maintain, them Nortons are right up there. The 8000/4000 IMHO that is a masterpiece. If I had any complaint is they load too quickly, but they have been with me ever since they came out and don't plan on getting rid of them, ever! I gots a few.
The old pros have all kinds of longevity issues and they do as pointed out raise a slurry in a hurry but that also means the surface is changing quick.

Mike