Thread: Naniwa decisions...

I'm looking to buy a set of synthetic hones and I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with the Naniwa's. I'm looking at getting the 5k/8k/12k package. I have a few coticules currently and was wondering if I'd be ok going to my coticule after the Naniwa 8k and then I could just buy the 5k/8k. Also is my DMT 325 a good enough tool to lap the Naniwa's?

Thanks

The DMT325 is great for lapping Naniwas. You can finish on a coticule instead of the 12k, they are just different. Heck, you can get great shaves right off the Naniwa 8k.

Originally Posted by bluemantra

I'm looking to buy a set of synthetic hones and I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with the Naniwa's. I'm looking at getting the 5k/8k/12k package. I have a few coticules currently and was wondering if I'd be ok going to my coticule after the Naniwa 8k and then I could just buy the 5k/8k. Also is my DMT 325 a good enough tool to lap the Naniwa's?

Thanks

It is not easy to say It is ok to go to your coticule after 8 k Naniwa. Your coticule may be good enough or may be courser. Will better if you test or let someone else test your coticule first.
You may need additional 1k naniwa for setting bevel.
hope this helps.

Naniwas are great stones. If money isn't an issue I'd get the 12k as well. You can get by without it like hi_bud_gl said but it is nice to have if you want to use it. IME more tools are better than less.

I bought the 5k/8k/12k set from SRD, plus the Naniwa 220 lapping plate. As usual, awesome service. My 2nd order from them, and neither took more than 48 hours from the time I hit 'Submit' until I had the products in my hands.

Spent 3+ hours lapping them. I tried to do it on my kitchen counter. Then moved to in-sink. Eventually I wised up, and went to the front porch and used a hose to keep water on it non-stop. The 8k gave me the most trouble, just because it was high in the center. But they're all flat now. If I pick any 2 of them and stick them face-to-face with water, they stick together. I call that success.

Dmt 325, naniwa 1k,(3k or 5k),8k would be able to handle anything razor you threw at them. After doing this honing thing for a little over 2 years I think having anything over an 8k can be a bit of a hindrance to you learning to hone.

If you are not able to shave off the 8k, anything higher will not help. If you like the edges off your coticule, it will work fine after the 8k.

belgian coticule range from 6k-8k if you have a good one some times 10k but thats on the high side the best way to dertermend where your coticule will fall into your stone progression is to check the scratch pattern finer scratch's finer stone

Originally Posted by eleblu05

belgian coticule range from 6k-8k if you have a good one some times 10k but thats on the high side the best way to dertermend where your coticule will fall into your stone progression is to check the scratch pattern finer scratch's finer stone

I don't think so. The 8k naniwa looks much better under the scope than a coti, but the coti edge is superior. The scratch pattern doesn't tell you anything.

Originally Posted by eleblu05

belgian coticule range from 6k-8k if you have a good one some times 10k but thats on the high side the best way to dertermend where your coticule will fall into your stone progression is to check the scratch pattern finer scratch's finer stone

I'd also disagree. The grit range doesn't matter; it's how the hone cuts that matters. Scratch pattern isn't a tell-all either; how the razor shaves is much more important.

I love natural finishers, and I've got plenty of them.

The 12K nani is a great finisher. It will, IMHO, equal your coti (and your J-jat. Escher, etc.) Get it.