Thread: Went to Jarrod’s

I bought my first honing stones from Jarrod at TheSuperiorShave. What I bought was the Naniwa Super Stone 1000,5000,8000,12000, Norton Prep Stone, and DMT Sharpening Cards 3.25 x 2 x 0.05" D3C. I am planning to by a DMT Duo-Sharp W250CXNB 10 x 4 x 0.4". I can’t wait to learn how to work these stones.

You have some of the best hones available. Be sure and checkout the threads about lapping and soaking the Naniwa SS hones.

Originally Posted by randydance062449

You have some of the best hones available. Be sure and checkout the threads about lapping and soaking the Naniwa SS hones.

Thanks for the tip.

Originally Posted by Blademen

I bought my first honing stones from Jarrod at TheSuperiorShave. What I bought was the Naniwa Super Stone 1000,5000,8000,12000, Norton Prep Stone, and DMT Sharpening Cards 3.25 x 2 x 0.05" D3C. I am planning to by a DMT Duo-Sharp W250CXNB 10 x 4 x 0.4". I can’t wait to learn how to work these stones.

Good choices. Maybe the 3000 after the 1000 would have
been a better choice than the 5000, but I am guessing
you did your research here.

The Naniwa SS are fine stones that do not require soaking. The
duosharp is a good plate to keep your waterstones flat with.

Good luck to you.

Sharpman

I use the SS 5k after my 1K. It polishes the bevel fast. No need for the 3K IMO.
ps: For normal maintenance sharpenings to fix a razor that has started to pull, I usually touch up with the 8 & 12K. If that doesn't fix it, I go to the 5 K. I rarely go down to the 1K unless I ding the edge slightly (on my strop, or hit the fingernail of my stretching hand, etc). The 5K seems smooth, but is more aggressive than you'd think.

Congatulations on a solid purchase. That setup should last your entire life and take care of your kitchen knives too.

I received my new large select coticule from Jarrod's site a few weeks ago and it was a real pleasure to work with him. He talks to you in emails while you wait for your stone and he ships fast.

Originally Posted by Disburden

I received my new large select coticule from Jarrod's site a few weeks ago and it was a real pleasure to work with him. He talks to you in emails while you wait for your stone and he ships fast.

He has some of the best customer service. He emailed me back right away then I talked to him on the phone before I made my purchase.

How do you like your coticule?

Originally Posted by Blademen

He has some of the best customer service. He emailed me back right away then I talked to him on the phone before I made my purchase.

How do you like your coticule?

The one I bought from him was the best I've used so far, it's my favorite. I am actually thinking about selling off my others as I don't use them anymore.