Thread: Norton vs. Naniwa

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The Naniwa 12k is plenty good as a finisher you don't need anything after it....In fact most all barber's hones after that would be going down in grit (comparatively since they don't have grit ratings)

Originally Posted by gssixgun

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Aaaaarrrrrrggggghhhhhhhh. . . . You're killing the systematic approach I've been trying to work with!

But seriously, that's pretty much what I had surmised. I just needed someone to tell me that my thinking wasn't completely off-base.

In that case I can go ahead and stage my purchases: get the Naniwa 12K first (and the DMT-325 to lap it with) so I can try my hand at touching up my current razors as needed, followed soon by the Norton set--though I don't really have any other razors yet to work on. But of course, once I buy the Norton set then I'll have an excuse to buy a razor or two to work on, right?

Once again, I'm amazed by the wealth of knowledge on this board and the willingness of the participants to help newcomers. Many thanks!

Or buy the Naniwa set and don't worry about anything to set a bevel with until I need to do so. AAAAAAAAARGGGHHHHHH!

Do you remember which stones I used to hone your W&B with ????
I always write the set I used on that info sheet in with the razor...

Might help you decide if you liked the finish on that one...

or the nani 3/8 combo and a 12k and get a 1k when needed

Glen, that's a great suggestion! We just moved, so nothing is where it should be, but I think I can locate the info sheet.

janivar123--you're just evil!