Quote Originally Posted by DaveW View Post
If you want a really cheap bevel setting stone, I would get a norton 1000 or a king 800 or 1000.

The King red bricks of the 800 or 1000 type should be about $20, and can be flattened very well just with wet and dry sandpaper. They'll leave a much nicer finish than an unknown oil stone, one that can be worked easily with a norton combo or any other polish stone.

They're a bit soft, but flattening them is so easy it doesn't matter.
+1 for the King brand stones. I have the 250/1000 combo, the 4k and the 6k. I use one side for my razors and the other for kitchen knives and tools. They were very inexpensive, but they do a clean, consistent job. I've seen the stone that's been discussed here at Home Depot, and it makes me nervous because it is among files, rasps and hammers. The chisels aren't even close to it, as they're at the far end of the aisle. When it comes to something as precise as a razor blade, stick to a known performer. It's not such a good idea to experiment with unknowns when your face is at stake.