Thread: Best set of hones.

I think that you cannot go wrong with either the Norton set up, the Naniwa Super Stone set up or the Shapton set up. These stones provide the most consistent results for not only the beginner, but for those with a little experience as well. The Norton 220, 1K, 4K are a little more abrasive on the razors while the Shaptons feel harder and the Naniwas feel a little softer. I would normally recommend that if someone wants a natural in their learning stages, that they try a finishing stone first as from a consistency standpoint, they normally will have more success here quicker.

Have fun,

Lynn

Originally Posted by avatar1999

You're absolutely right, but since most people don't know which way they're gonna go, it's a safer bet to go with the safe bet. When I first started, I expected to go to Naniwa, or Shapton's after the Norton's, but realized I prefer natural stones better. So I guess in my case it would have been a step in the wrong direction to shell out the extra money for the higher priced synthetics

That's why I divided my response into a general statement and one on this particular topic and commented on how the general statement relates to me personally, with 20-20 hindsite