Thread: Honing feel: Norton vs Naniwa

Naniwas, which line? Looking for the economical superstones? That's what I'm thinking, given your interest in Nortons. Naniwa SSs are softer feeling and have "give". They are more complicated in the soaking/hydration department. Do they swell too much when soaked for too long? Is it best to just spray them lightly a few minutes before lapping/sharpening? Is it best to soak very briefly? I re-flattened my Naniwa 3k after a spraying, now I have to soak it "right" for just a few minutes after reading a post, I believe it was Utopian, about that. Good luck.

Yes, the superstones. The chosera line is way out of my sight

My favorite hone in the planet is my Norton 4/8K, I have used it for almost three years now and it never fails to make me happy. All you need to do is lap it a few times to make it smooth and it'll work nicely for you. The super Stones are great but I've heard they're best when you use the whole set and finish on their 12K. I own the Naniwa SS 12K and it's also a great stone, as far as the others, I haven't purchased them....


....yet?

Originally Posted by Disburden

I own the Naniwa SS 12K and it's also a great stone, as far as the others, I haven't purchased them....


....yet?

the Naniwa 1k is very nice, feels like they give a very smooth edge, actually shaved off the 1k, little rough but I've had worse, I desparately want the others as well...

its a little slow to cut but I think its quite good for beginners like myself

Originally Posted by gimpyalex

the Naniwa 1k is very nice, feels like they give a very smooth edge, actually shaved off the 1k, little rough but I've had worse, I desparately want the others as well...

its a little slow to cut but I think its quite good for beginners like myself

I also like the 1K, I have that too, I forgot to mention it.