Thread: Shapton 16K after Naniwas?

I love my Naniwas, 1K-3K-8K-12K

But I've wondered if a higher-grit stone would bring more out of my edges. I also know the Shapton 16K is part of a whole system of honing.

So...can you do a Naniwa progression and then finish on the Shapton 16K?

Why not, it's a higher grit isn't it....? What your asking is if you can mix stones, and Yes, you can...After the 12k, You can go to a J nat, A shapton16k, Diamond Pastes, a Charnely I guess, I dont' have one of those yet...I've done it. The shapton 16k has quite a different feel to it. You can acutally feel it suck the blade to the stone, at least mine does...Soooo, You have full blown HAD now...

I don't have the glass stones but I do have the shapton pro 15 and 30k. Generally I've stayed with the naniwas up to the 12k but have also gone through the series of shapton pros to the high grits. As the kids say, "it's all good", but on the other hand, I'm satisfied with the edge I get off of the 12k. Lately it has been natural finishers for me so either the coticule and/or the Escher. All of this honing stuff boils down to you'll never know until you try.

Same here, I've been finishing with the Escher, I'm waiting to try Glen's system, Every blade I have is shave ready...Damm the bad luck....

Jimmy, If you want to try the Shapton 16k, let me know, I'll send it down....

Originally Posted by zib

Same here, I've been finishing with the Escher, I'm waiting to try Glen's system, Every blade I have is shave ready...Damm the bad luck....

Jimmy, If you want to try the Shapton 16k, let me know, I'll send it down....

Thanks for the offer Rich but I am happy with what I have. If you sent it down and I liked it I'd have to buy one .....

I completely understand JimmyHAD.....

I am sorry to say. NO.
in short words 16k will not improve 12k naniwa edge.
hope this helps.

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

I am sorry to say. NO.
in short words 16k will not improve 12k naniwa edge.
hope this helps.

Sham, why not?

Edge would have chips and you will have very harsh shave .

I sold my shapton 16K because I hated the edge it gave, it's all a matter of personal preference but I think I will stick with natural stones when I move up to such high grits. I also asked Lynn and Glenn when I first got the Shapton 16 about using it after the naniwa 12K and I think they BOTH said it won't improve the edge much because the shapton 16K is close to the naniwa 12K, at least I remember Lynn saying that to me.

Sham is right too, the edge is very harsh, I agree with his opinion.