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    Hello, I have 3 questions regarding lapping Naniwa hones. 1. is pre- lapping important before honing, if yes then why? 2. what is the best lapping plate for the Naniwa Hones from 1k to 12k ? 3. whats is the best grit size.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jules View Post
    Hello, I have 3 questions regarding lapping Naniwa hones. 1. is pre- lapping important before honing, if yes then why? 2. what is the best lapping plate for the Naniwa Hones from 1k to 12k ? 3. whats is the best grit size.
    I had always used wet/dry sand paper to lap my Naniwa Choseras. It works but can be slow going at times.

    To answer your three questions:

    1. Yes lapping a hone before use is important because you will benefit most from a true honing face when honing a straight razor. An uneven one will cause you greif (you can count on it).
    2. You could use a diamond lapping plate. Many people here do, although they are a little costly. You could use wet dry sandpaper on a hard flat surface (like a granite tile), definately a cheaper option. I just bought the Naniwa lapping plate/hone a few days ago. You can see my post here. So far I love it, but I don't know if it is available outside of Japan.
    3. For higher grit finishers and polishers you want it as smooth as you can get it. So 1000 grit or 15 micron would be a good decision.
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    Personally I use a 325 grit DMT to lap all my Shapton hones, right up to 16k and it works great. Plus you can use the DMT as a very coarse hone for major edge restores!

    I dont see any reason why you couldnt use the 325 DMT on the Naniwas as well.

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    I've got the 1k, 3k and 5k superstones and have used the 2 lapping plates recommended at SRD (where I got them) - 60k for the 1k superstone and the 120k for the others.

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    I've got the DMT XX, DMTC 325 and the Shapton GDLP. Any of those will do a great job lapping the Naniwas. I used to lap a pencil grid off of the hones before I started any honing session.

    I've found that my 20mm thick (no base) Naniwa Superstones don't need to be lapped first in many cases. I usually lap them first anyhow but lately I've been experimenting with beginning without the initial lapping. I lap my Naniwas as I hone and swarf builds up. Working at the kitchen sink makes that easy.

    My Shapton professionals do need to be lapped first as they will change just sitting in the kitchen cabinet between honings. Nortons probably don't but again I lap them anyway. Only takes a moment and better safe than sorry.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jules View Post
    Hello, I have 3 questions regarding lapping Naniwa hones. 1. is pre- lapping important before honing, if yes then why? 2. what is the best lapping plate for the Naniwa Hones from 1k to 12k ? 3. whats is the best grit size.
    Thanks guys for all the great advise. Will look into getting a DNT plate. regards Julian

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    I've recently started using a 12 Naniwa for a finisher and I was wondering if I should have lapped it first. Of course, I did after thinking about it, because it's a general rule, but it seems flat before I lapped it. I am wondering if Naniwas really need to be lapped when you take them out of the box besides rounding the corners.

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    yes lapping is always a good thing, but i have a question about the naniwa hones, after i hone up a razor or two i get these black lines that run the length of the hone, do if have to lap this stone every other razor? or i should not worry about these lines. i just like to have a clean looking surface when honing. thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by nessmuck View Post
    yes lapping is always a good thing, but i have a question about the naniwa hones, after i hone up a razor or two i get these black lines that run the length of the hone, do if have to lap this stone every other razor? or i should not worry about these lines. i just like to have a clean looking surface when honing. thanks

    Can you rub them off with your hand under running water? I get the same thing and they come off very quickly with a rub or two under a running faucet.
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    I too use a Naniwa 12k SS and as with any stone it is a comforting thing to lap first and be assured that all is flat. Anxiety builds when we are unsure of our method. Lap any and every hone and be sure............proceed without doubt............

    Timely lapping is one principle I have never strayed from, unfortunately I have strayed from all the rest from time to time. Live and learn.....

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