Thread: Norton 1B8

I picked up a Norton Combination India Oilstone marked 1B8 today with an aluminum base for a song. What grit would this stone be? Is this a keeper, and if so, where should it fall in the progression of honing?

If it is the one I am thinking of it would be bevel set to medium grit. So maybe like a 1K 3K combo. If you are an oil stone kind of guy try it, you may like it.

I am not sure what kind of guy I am when it comes to hones. This is the first stone I have gotten, and was wondering if I did OK. So, I assume that this stone would suffice as a bevel setter? I am going to go back and grab a few Arkansas stones that he has as well- just trying to build a collection without shelling out a ton of dough. I tried this stone with a Wosty that was pretty dull, and not I am able to pop hairs with a little effort.

Keep it?

Originally Posted by blockhead

I picked up a Norton Combination India Oilstone marked 1B8 today with an aluminum base for a song. What grit would this stone be? Is this a keeper, and if so, where should it fall in the progression of honing?

I think that's the 8 x 2 x 1 Norton India large combination aluminum oxide hone which is the same grit as the giant version I've carried for years in my tool box for sharpening plane irons and chisels on the job. It's much too coarse for razors unless you have a big chip you want to get rid of. And it's not bad for putting an edge on kitchen knives. Although, I've gotten verbally spanked by those who pride themselves as being able to put real edges on knives.

The grit rating on your stone I'd guess to be on the order of 200-300 on the brown side and 1000 on the orange side. But that's just a guess.

Originally Posted by Bruce

I think that's the 8 x 2 x 1 Norton India large combination aluminum oxide hone which is the same grit as the giant version I've carried for years in my tool box for sharpening plane irons and chisels on the job. It's much too coarse for razors unless you have a big chip you want to get rid of. And it's not bad for putting an edge on kitchen knives. Although, I've gotten verbally spanked by those who pride themselves as being able to put real edges on knives.

The grit rating on your stone I'd guess to be on the order of 200-300 on the brown side and 1000 on the orange side. But that's just a guess.

I have to agree.

So I can't use the 1000 side as a bevel setter? Or can I? Is 1000 just 1000, or does the makeup of the stone make a difference in the quality of the edge?

Originally Posted by blockhead

So I can't use the 1000 side as a bevel setter? Or can I? Is 1000 just 1000, or does the makeup of the stone make a difference in the quality of the edge?

you can.no 1k is same compare our's(american) not same with Japanese 1k

I also got an Arkansas stone. It is stamped "Record" curved over Arkansas Oil Stein with a picture of a Lion standing over "Lappart" and a bee hive on the right. Came in a wooded box with the sams stamping in the lid. Good shape, no chips, and I set a bevel with the Norton and hit the Ark stone for a bit and now have a blade that I am going to try to strop and see where I stand as far as sharpness goes. I know that there are many stones that I should utilize to properly sharpen razors, but I am not going for the preferred method, I just want to find out what will work with the least amount of $ while doing a minimal amount of damage to the blade.

The stamping is like this: http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...ns-please.html

Well there you go. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.... or lost. Just watch the square corners on the oil stones - don't let the razor dip or you can damage the delicate edge. You can leave them as they are and be very careful with the razor on those stones or radius or chamfer the corners on a lapping plate. If the stones you got work well on your razor(s), life is good.