Thread: Naniwa 3K or 5K???

I received my Chinese 12k the other day and I am expecting to receive my Naniwa 8K next week.

For a sharpening stone I am torn between the Naniwa 3K and 5k. Any suggestion which grit is more appropriate for a beginner like me???

I may have to do some bevel work in the future, for that I know I also need a 1K.

for bevel work you need 1k stone.
And to fill the gap to 8k you will need both 3k and 5k.

i have been using a 1k-3k-8k progression. I know lots of people are using the 1k-5k-8k progression.

I dont think there is a *need* to have both the 3k and 5k to compliment the 8k stone.

Originally Posted by mainaman

for bevel work you need 1k stone.
And to fill the gap to 8k you will need both 3k and 5k.

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

i have been using a 1k-3k-8k progression. I know lots of people are using the 1k-5k-8k progression.

I dont think there is a *need* to have both the 3k and 5k to compliment the 8k stone.

it just cuts the time spent on each stone. It can be done with either 3 or 5k for sure.

I normally use the 1K, 5K and then 8K followed by a finisher. For my every day honing, this set up works very well.

Lynn

I also like 1 5 8 finisher, but 1 3 8 finisher or even 1 3 5 8 finisher will also work. I think having the 3 and the 5 is redundant though. As far as saving time on any given hone... well, I can do the exact same strokes/numbers if I go 1 3 8 or 1 5 8, so I don't think there is really anything to save there.

Originally Posted by Lynn

I normally use the 1K, 5K and then 8K followed by a finisher. For my every day honing, this set up works very well.

Lynn

after the 8k ,how many strokes on the 12k could you go to make a sheffield nice and smooth with out overhoning. thanks

I go 1-3-8, purely because Steve didn't have the 5k in stock when I ordered..!

I don't think it makes a huge amount of difference really, just personal preference. I don't think I'll bother getting the 5k as the 3k works great.

I use the Naniwa SS 1K-3K-8K progression, because it requires only two stones. (The 3K/8K is a combo.) Twenty laps at each stage and the edge is usually ready for a good natural finisher.

Christopher

I do 1-2-5-8-12.
I really like the 2k in there.