Naniwa SS or Shapton Glass Stone
Hey Everyone!!
I am absolutely loving str8's, and I love working with my hands as well as knives and razors, I am really liking the idea of honing and refurbing razors, so naturally I plan to get a set of hones. Oz has been giving me lots of advice on types of hones, as well as a recommended order to purchase :D.
So I was thinking of getting either: -
1. Naniwa Superstone 400, 1k, 3K, 5K and 8K
or
2. Shapton Glass Stone 500, 1k, 2K, 4K and 8K
Then once I have got enough skills, ill purchase a Japanese Natural or something else for final finishing :D.
I have noticed the Shaptons are considerable more expensive than the Naniwas, so I'm leaning towards the Naniwas.
I have also spent the last 5 days reading about honing, as well as being fortunate enough to watch Oz honing my razor :D
So what is everyones opinions on either brands? As well as peoples opinions on purchase order and anything else relating to hones, honing or refurbishing?
Thanks!!!!!
Marco