Thread: Norton 4k/8k or Naniwa 3k/8k to buy?

I want to ask those who have them, or have used them. Which one would you buy of the two? I know both are good, and have different disadvantages. I read a lot about both stones, but I am still struggling Are there any advantages to the Norton over the Naniwa?

I think it is largely personal preference. I like the Naniwas, but I prefer a 5k to the 3k.

You won't be unhappy with any of them. gl

I am curious about a few opinions, because I read only one comment who said that he likes his norton better, and a lot of comments about liking the naniwa better. The others did mostly try only one of them.

The Naniwa's are slow cutting but give a smooth edge and : the Nortons - and I'm only goin on other threads I've seen - are consistant, reliable workhorses, that cut relatively quick.

Others will chime in with more experience I'm sure.

Can't speak for the Nortons, but I have a Naniwa 3k/8k combo stone and it has been great. The 3-8 jump is a bit much, but it just means more laps at the 8k. My naniwa has treated me very well.

The difference is mostly in feedback and price not very much in the end result, so I don't know what a poll gives you.
Prioritize what's important to you specifically and pick the one that fits better.

I own a set of naniwa superstones which replaced my nortons, but that doesn't mean you'd like them better the way I do and you'll probably pay more, although since you're in europe that may be different too.