Thread: Those Boring Ole Shapton GS hones

Glen, I already want some Shaptons. I thought you knew that? Thanks a lot

(I was doing so well, too)

Shave off the 1k, eh? I'm gonna try next time I'm around some Shaptons. I haven't had any success shaving off a 1k thus far - at least not comfortably.

The Shaptons are the one set that I have resisted...so far. They are definitely on my wish list, after I find a new job.

I do agree with you on the consistency & quality of Shapton honed edges, Glen. They feel like cheating, if like me, you learned to hone on a BBW/Coti. I rate mine highly.

I have them in a range of 2000, 4000, 8000, and 16,000. I finish on cr/ox also and set bevels, remove chips with a DMT 325. Smooth and sharp.

But, as I settle in with the razors I really like it seems that the lower grit hones may not see much use as all my razors need is touch-up, and I can do that with any number of finish hones. So as I (perhaps) near the end of my razor acqusition days I may no longer have need of the Shapton's, even as good as they are.

The glass stones were relative newcomers on the scene when I first got into honing. I went with the Shapton Professionals. I like them but find myself using the naniwa super stones more often than not. Whenever I read a thread like this I want the glass stones too. I'm going to make do with what I've got though. Thanks for the progression Glen.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

The glass stones were relative newcomers on the scene when I first got into honing. I went with the Shapton Professionals. I like them but find myself using the naniwa super stones more often than not. Whenever I read a thread like this I want the glass stones too. I'm going to make do with what I've got though. Thanks for the progression Glen.

Jimmy Man have you EVER read about a stone and NOT wanted it????? Hahahahaha that "HAD" is perfect for you my friend

1-4-8-16 and a DMT 325 is EXACTLY what i ordered... now its just up to Don to get it to me

I use the Shapron GS for bevel setting, I have the 1k and 3k. After the 3k I run it threw the Ohira Tomae, than Asagi. I have not be disapointed with this set up yet and plan to keep it that way

After using several different types of stones early in my Straight Razor shaving career I went to a set of Shapton GS and haven't looked back. They have worked for me on what ever I have had to sharpen. I even use them up to the 4K for my kitchen knives and pocket and hunting knives. I have bought barber hones and may even try some Japanese naturals sometime but I still know I can get my razors where I want them to go with the GS stones. If I would break one of them I would replace it as soon as possible. I agree that the 1, 4, 8 and 16K would be an excellent starter set and could be used for a lifetime of great shaves. A CrO paddle is a must for final treatment of the blade.

bj