Henckels Hone

I saw a J.A Henckels hone on sale at the knife shop in the mall today, its a 3k,8k combo. Just wondering if anyone has used this one and if it compares to the naniwa or norton combos. On sale its about the same price. Thanks.

I remember someone on here talking about these once, and I seem to recall they are rebranded hones from some other maker I've heard of, but I can't remember who it was or who originally makes the hones...

I have vague memories that it might be King or Naniwa I can't remember which one
what are the colors?

I am guessing it's this one:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...dL._SS500_.jpg

I don't know if that helps much. The copy says no soaking.

IIRC they are quite expensive and better value is to be had.

Yeah its that one in the pic. I thought it was expensive too, but if its nothing special ill pass it up.

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Originally Posted by MadButcher

Yeah its that one in the pic. I thought it was expensive too, but if its nothing special ill pass it up.

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I confirmed the stone is confirmed to be identical to the 3/8k Superstone made by Naniwa.

Marked up by about 50 bucks...nice