Thread: Chinese 12k vs Naniwa 12k

It's very difficult to measure natural stones in grits. Especially Japanese, which can change their grit within one hour, depending on nagura, which you use at the moment. By the way, I use C12K as nagura stone with one of my Nakayama stone. Fantastic result. Strongly recomend.

I have Swaty and PHIG.

I get awesome shaves.

Thanks for the kitchen knives trick! Mine need a touch up.

Are there any differences to the Naniwa 12k that comes with the stand and the thicker 12k stone with no stand? The only difference I see is the color.

More stone is a good thing!

Originally Posted by tfrod

Are there any differences to the Naniwa 12k that comes with the stand and the thicker 12k stone with no stand? The only difference I see is the color.

It is the same stone, only bigger. The truth is that I can't see how anyone could wear out a 12k Naniwa with normal use, even the 1cm thick one. So if the base is not a problem, I would buy the thinner one for less money.

I have the Norton 4k/8k combo, and I also have a chinese stone. My personal experience with the C12 is not really good. I get better results finishing my razors with the Norton 8k than with the C12. I seriously consider buying the Naniwa 12k.
Since the C12 is rock hard, it is really good to get a nice edge on my kitchen knives.

I went ahead and picked up the Naniwa in the thicker stone. I got a great deal on it and cant wait to try out honing for the first time.

I own a Chinese "River Rock" stone, in 12K, I'm pretty sure that's the stone you blokes are refering to?? Any way, I use it after my Norton 4k/8k and it does work and if I ever get the money I will buy a Naniwa and let you good fellow's know which I prefer!!! I have a feeling that I will like the Naniwa better, so here's my Pitch, : any one have a used Naniwa in that grit they would like to sell me at a good discount?? [just kidding, ..............not really]

Thanks for letting me ramble on like this,

As every yours tinkersd or SRP

I don't have a Chinese stone but I really like my 12k SS. Easy to use and gives great edges.

Hello,
I prefer Naniwa. It has softer and easier touch. Softer stone = easier to hone. I tried with Chinese couple of months and decided to get Naniwa. For me Naniwa works better than a C12K.