Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
Actually No for either, Yes I know plenty of people keep their Nortons soaking all the time, but IIRC the actual instructions that came with mine say not to... But admittedly that was some time ago...

Barber's Hones I would NOT soak, I honestly don't know what would happen, haven't ever tried it, but there is no reason to.. That Raven if you get one, just gets a splash of water or a swipe of lather and 4-6 laps....These are touch up hones, they are not a finisher per se...

A good finisher after a N8K in the range you want, I would look at the Naniwa 10k either one, or the 12k SS...

Hope that helps somewhat...
Thanks for the interesting information. The fact that these are touch-ups make them even more useful to me. My hunger for a barber hone (or any fine touch-up one in general) grows only stronger! I'm looking for more a long the lines of European barber hones and finishing stones, but am also looking into the Naniwas as well.