Thread: Norton 4/8K or the Naniwa 3/8K?

I have used both naniwas and nortons i have to go with nortons. Why i just preferd the combo norton and i found it easier to get results due to being my first ever hone i only hone with coticule now but i'd never get rid of my norton 1k 4k 8k norton its agreat hone to learn on and all you will ever need .

Does the norton not fill up with metal? What to do at that point? Lap? I do Not like having to soak for 15 min. What ate the advantages of the norton compared to the naniwas? Are there any? I have read they provide more feedback. That is a plus for a newbi.

The stones are graded on two different scales, the Naniwa has finer abrasives. The Norton uses ceramic abrasive in a clay binder, and the Naniwa is ceramic in a resin binder. Nortons can take some soaking, while the Naniwas shouldn't.

I'm assuming the combo is a Nani superstone. You don't need to soak those, you spritz them. The naniwa are softer then the norton. As stated above, the Nani are on a finer grit system then the norton. If you do a search you'll see people love the nanis. I don't remember anyone saying that they loved their norton.

Originally Posted by Pete_S

I don't remember anyone saying that they loved their norton.

I think me and Sham are the only two who are crazy enough to be in love with a rock.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I think me and Sham are the only two who are crazy enough to be in love with a rock.

Nope, you aren't the only ones...I love my Nani's as well. I actually have a few Kings that I use for rough work that are great. Love'em enough to have made a polishing bench/table for them.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I think me and Sham are the only two who are crazy enough to be in love with a rock.

I dunno, the way some of these people talk about the naniwas, I'm pretty sure they've invited them to the homecoming dance. I can't say I blame them, if they all feel as nice and polish as well as my nani 1k does, I might too.

Originally Posted by krisbarger

The 3K 5K and 8K??? oh Lord I need a raise!!!

Can one shave off a 5K? Would it not need a little on an 8K before going for it?

I've just succeded with my first honing to HHT.

Setup:

Naniwa 1K - Bevel setting

Pyramid:
Naniwa 3k and 5k

Finishing:
Barber hone with soap
Denim strop - lots of stropping
Leather strop - lots of stropping

Haven't honed any other razors, but yes you can get there from 5k Naniwa (and Barber hone is pretty cheap to buy).

All the best,
Michael

All this talk is making think of the 3/8 combo instead of the Norton--$80 from Woodcraft + sales tax (nearly 10% here) vs. $90 for a finer, faster cutting combo that doesn't need soaking. Might need to save some pennies so I can get the felt strop/diamond spray in the same go & save on shipping...

Anybody used both? (The 3/8 combo, I mean.)

I have both, including the entire Naniwa line. I'd go with Naniwa. No soaking, fast cutting. Once you get them lapped, (under running water) swarf tends to build up. They're great. They are my go to workhorse stones. If I wasn't so sentimental, I'd sell my Nortons. Damm this HAD.....
The 3 and 8 would be a good combo. I like to switch it once in a while, 5/10 or 3/8 or 3,5,8..Less strokes more hones, or vice versa, whatever works for you....