I use my Naniwa 1K all the time to set bevels and it's wonderful. I wouldn't use anything lower than that for just a bevel, maybe if you had a big chip or something in the blade then you could use the 440.
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I use my Naniwa 1K all the time to set bevels and it's wonderful. I wouldn't use anything lower than that for just a bevel, maybe if you had a big chip or something in the blade then you could use the 440.
I agree. Like most people, I used to use a 1000 to set bevels, but found that I was taking more than 5 minutes on one stone alone. After getting a coarser stone, I can do bevel-setting in 1/4 the time. It's a great time saver, especially for someone like me to makes their own razors.
Different strikes for different folks. I will occasionally go to a 600 DMT for an old Sheffield wedge or a blade in rough shape. Once in a blue moon a 325 for a big chip or frown but for most razors the 1k is my default and seems to work expeditiously. It is coarse enough to remove metal well while it doesn't create more work for me in the process. Just IMHO and I don't make my own razors so a different kettle of fish.
I've used the Nani 400 and the 220 for nick/chip removal. I have the DMT's too, but like the Nani's. 1k is fine for bevel setting, but I wouldn't want to do any repair work on one.
I have to say, the more I use then Nani 400, the more I like it, and then I use it more... The only thing that does bother me is that it needs to be flushed with water frequently because of how fast it releases grit. I bet I'd looooooooove a Chosera 600...