Thread: Finally got a Chosera 1k

I've been tossing change in a wood box for a few years... sould check that out Would probably help if I was allowed to carry cash though...

Originally Posted by mainaman

I never liked the 1k Super stone, too much clogging for my taste, so I went for the chosera and never regretted. I also have the 3k chosera which I like a lot too.

I have never had this problem and have used the 1K Super to set the bevel on thousands of razors. That said, I sure don't wear out my Chosera 1K on a couple thousand razors...........

I also have the full set of Chosera's and they are nice, but not the same feedback as the Supers for regular honing. They also stop at the 10K on the finishing side which is OK, but just a tad coarser a finish than when using the Super 12K. The expense is the only drawback to these stones. They are really consistent and reliable for honing razors as are the Supers.

Enjoy Dylan, I know'd you like a da stone!!

I have a craptastic Paula Dean enameled pot which has been collecting coinage for a year or more. I wonder how much I have so far...

Originally Posted by bassguy

I have a craptastic Paula Dean enameled pot which has been collecting coinage for a year or more. I wonder how much I have so far...

Count it up. Me and my friend once counted a mini-cooler of pennies and came up with 65 bucks. You'd probably have more if it's not all pennies. It'll take an hour or so and if you pretend it's free money, you'll probably get 60 bucks for that hour.

Loose change is a great way to buy off-budget hobby-related toys. In high school I kept a big glass apple juice jug under the bed which I dropped my loose change in every night (plus the occasional $1 or $5 bill). I remember buying a nice car stereo with it. Later I got a couple of nice pistols this way.

Though I have the coin-rolling machine and tubes, I've gotten out of the habit (have lately become addicted to the snack machines at work.).

But since I too am trying to save up for hones (the basic Norton 4/8k for now), thanks for reminding me of a great, simple way to save!

Aaron

Thats a nice looking stone, glad you like it mate!

Its good to know about it as well as I'm looking to add a few more bevel setters. I was thinking 500 Shapton and the 1200 DMT but I'll have a look at the Chosera's now as well!

Darn this HAD...

I also have the DMT1200, so I can give you some comparison on them.

There are some things I really like about the DMT. It's a fast cutter, it never needs to be lapped, it only loses water when you push it off.

Things I'm not crazy about - it puts out wire edges a lot, you have to be very careful not to cut too fast, and the feedback is pretty meh.

I did actually buy the Chosera as a replacement for the 1.2k, so there's my take on it.

I'm curious about the Shaptons, but have never used them.... yet.

I have had my eye on the 10k Chosera. If I manage to get it the rest of the stones are cheap in comparison.

Thanks for this post! I am trying to decide what hone to purchase as a bevel setter. I have already ruled out the DMT as to harsh on the edge.
I had decided on the Naniwa SS over the Shapton GS because it is more aggressive. So, tell me please, which is the most aggressive, The Chosera or the SS?

Thanks a bunch,

I'd say the Chosera cuts a bit faster, and since it's harder you can use some pressure on it without eating away the hone. But like the SS, the Chosera is still "gentle" on the razor.