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    +1 on the 325 to lap. I'm using my DMT1200 to set bevels and I quite like it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scipio View Post
    You don't need a 1k if you have a DMT 1200. I'd recommend getting a 325DMT in order to lap your hones.
    +1, you'll need the plate for lapping unless you go with sandpaper. The naniwa 1k is gentler than the 1200 diamond plate but not necessary. I have both and rarely use the plate. If and when you go for a yellow coticule get an 6 or an 8x2. It is cheaper and perfectly adequate to get you where you want to go.
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    man i love you guys. thanks for all the info!

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    Arrow Naniwa Winner!?!?!

    Seems like the Naniwa sets are the ones to get. Most seem to use the 1k, 3k, 8k, and 12k. SRD has a set I am looking at and it comes with 5k, 8k, and 12k.

    Question is: Is there a big difference between using the 3k apposed to the 5k? Or would I be good with the 5k?

    I am figuring I would be ok with the 5k, 8k, 12k set and purchase a 1k separately, but I just want to make sure I am getting the right ones.

    Curiosity Killed The Cat: has anyone ever sharpened knives with these stones as well as straights or would that ruin the stones?

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    I like the 5 8 route with the Naniwas myself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by holli4pirating View Post
    I like the 5 8 route with the Naniwas myself.
    So the 3k is a personal preference thing and the 5k, 8k, 12k set would be perfectly fine for Honing.

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    In my limited experience, the 3k and 5k can be used either/or/both. But if you want to set bevels, I would highly recommend a 1k of some sort.

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    Sorry guys, but I think every answer missed the mark.

    The OP asked for guidance regarding which honing system to use. This would be like asking "should I get a Ford F350 pickup or a Mini Cooper?" It really depends on how you plan on using it.

    Encore didn't give any indication of what he intended to do with his hones and no one asked.
    How many razors does he have?
    Will he be buying razors to restore?
    Will he be honing for others?
    How many razors does he intend to hone?
    Why did he have the BBW and DMT1200?
    How are they working out for him.
    Has he ever honed a razor?
    Has he felt the edges off of either type of hone?

    Encore, with the right skill, you can get great edges from either system. The Naniwas are more predictable and will be faster. This is much more of a factor if you are going to hone a lot of razors. (Only you will be able to decide what constitutes "a lot.") It is not as much of a factor if you only have a few razors that you want to maintain for yourself. Coticules have been used for hundreds of years and they work great, but each is a rock and will have individual variation, whereas the Naniwas as synthetics are pretty much all the same.

    If you can explain more about how you intend to use your hones, you will get much better advice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TSasser View Post
    Curiosity Killed The Cat: has anyone ever sharpened knives with these stones as well as straights or would that ruin the stones?
    I use all my stones except for my CF to sharpen knives and as long as you keep the stones flat there are no issues.

    Claude

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    Quote Originally Posted by Claude View Post
    I use all my stones except for my CF to sharpen knives and as long as you keep the stones flat there are no issues.

    Claude

    Table Top it is. Thank you

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