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Well now that all you rock addicts have had some time to digest the 1k Chosera bevel setter,i need some feed back,cus i am leaning that way. All i have for stones is the nanis 1 5 8 12 k, and setting the bevel with a nanai 1k can take a while. Thanks
The 1k SS works well as part of the set but it's a slow cutter and a soft stone so it dishes out easily.
The Chosera is a fast cutter, leaves a good edge and doesn't load or dish easily so it's pretty much my favourite bevel setter.
It is pricey though, so it's really a call as to whether you want to spend the dough.
Personally I start every razor on that stone and then progress onto either the naniwa SS or shapton on glass stones after that.
I've done 50 odd razors on the Chosera now and it's worked great on all of them.
Stubear pretty much summed up my experiences with that stone.
My favorite bevel setter by far.
The speed, the scratch-marks, the hardness, the ability to stay flat and the low dishing is all qualities I value in it.
It's also worth mentioning that,IMO, it requires a good soaking before it performs at it's best. I soak all my Choseras for about 20 minutes before use. YMMV
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Yeah whatever, I agree with those guys 100% :rofl2:
If you have the need, and the cash to flash, buy the hone :)
I've been using a Chosera 1k for a few months now and have no complaints. Once the bevel is set on the Chosera, I go through the Shapton Glass stones, 1k - 4k - 8k - 16k and I am getting better edges than I ever have which probably means I am getting a better bevel than ever before.
It works for me.............
One thing to note here real quick, and I am taking nothing away from the Chosera but some of us are doing the same thing here,,, we are adding a dedicated bevel setter to the honing routine, not just replacing a 1k hone...
I still think the Chosera 1k is the best bevel setter I have used, out of quite a few :)
But I thought it would be remiss not to point out that many of us have started using our 1k Nortons, Shaptons, and Naniwas, etc: as part of the system and the Chosera as the dedicated bevel setters, others haven't and still love it... all personal as usual with this sport
any website you can tell me where to buy me a chosera?
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Originally Posted by gssixgun
SRD has the 1k w/ the base. It's on my eventual buy list!
I finally broke down, I will order one too next week, sold my 1200 DMT to get the cash for it. Too much good reviews on it to not try it :) I will have to order from Metalmaster, because shipping prices are horrible to the EU anywhere else.
I have seen the Metalmaster store online in the past.Quote:
Originally Posted by jeness
I seem to remember them being located in Japan.
Is that the same store you are referring to?
Yes. They carry the glued chosera for 70$+5$ international postage, or +18$ for EMS shipping. Everyone is charging 30-40$ for shipping to the EU, so this is much better for me. Looks like the shipping time is about 2 weeks, so thats not that bad either.Quote:
Originally Posted by Birnando
Thanks for the info jeness:)
Nice to know:)
I bought mine from Holland (EU) with reasonable price for P&P but can not remember where from.
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Originally Posted by jelajemi
Try Jende Industries in N J
Got mine there with no problems.
Jende Industries
Looks like they sell all the other Choseras in half thickness (granite mounting optional). Might make sense for razors, since we don't usually put much wear on stones (comparatively) after bevel setting. I'd definitely go full thickness on the 1k, though.
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Originally Posted by jeness
Just be warned, the actual shipping time is 10-21 days for SAL shipping from Japan, and at this time of year, it's closer to 15 days or so.
You might consider trying;
Japanese Waterstones: Naniwa Chosera
65.50 Euro shipped, including tax. I don't think you'll beat that price. ;)
Stu.
I got mine from Eden web shops for about £35 and because they're UK based the shipping was only about 3 days, which was nice...! :)
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Originally Posted by PA23-250
After having the 1/2 inch stone and using it, I am inclined to agree with the recommendation for a full 1 inch thick stone.
Maybe I'll buy another 1/2 inch stone and glue them together. HA!!!
I understand they have the one mounted on the plastic base (avail on SRD), but that there's another one not mounted that's heavier or twice as thick. Any sources known for that one?
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Originally Posted by pinklather
If you contact Jende Industries, I think they will cut a stone to size for you.
The president's name is Tom. He contacted me personally about my purchase.
Give him a rattle and see what happens............
They're all the same thickness, or so I'm told--the only difference is the base or lack thereof.Quote:
Originally Posted by pinklather
I really have to pick one of these up... lots of names I respect and trust are saying so many good things about them! Besides, who doesn't love a new razor toy? :D
I pulled the trigger on my latest HAD. Found it at www. chefknivestogo.com 86.95 (thanks Dylan) and free shipping. Cant wait !!!!!!!!!!!!!
You're welcome... wherever I mentioned them. Chefknives seems like the best deal if you order it alone, but if you are going to tack on something extra (like a DMT to lap, or treat yourself to a Thater [which you will refrain from flushing down your toilet like I did] or some English Bridle), SRD is likely the better choice.Quote:
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Well, if you used a differerent kind of toilet, that wouldn't happen!Quote:
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:)
I wonder how well badger hair composts...Quote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
Not as well as the acrylic handle, I bet! Haha! It would give the worms something to ball around, though; like the core of a rubber band ball. (Yes, I know that's cheating. So sue me!) Or maybe Ron was talking about those incinerating toilets?Quote:
Originally Posted by BKratchmer
if you want baseless Chosera you can getit here:Quote:
Originally Posted by pinklather
Chosera Stones, Naniwa Chosera Stones, Chosera Sharpening Stones, Chosera Water Stones
For the Canadian boys and girls:
Google "Paul's Finest". I just picked one up for $73. With taxes and shipping it came to $95, and that included the extra bit for faster shipping. I really wanted this one quick.