Thread: just learning to hone

Originally Posted by mainaman

you need a good 1k stone for bevel setting , options are 1k Norton, or 1k Naniwa Chosera.
I personally like the Chosera better but it is a bit expensive.
For lapping your stones DMT 325, it can also be used for major repair work.
for the C12K, you can use a slurry stone, you can get C12K ones on the classifieds here or e-Bay.

Stone holder can be found on Amazon for cheaper, and my be on e-Bay too

+1 I prefer the Norton 220/1K. I use my 220 on rare occasions. The DMT is a well used piece of the honing arsenal. Now I am lusting after a 16K Shapton! Realy though you should also look into pasted strops or balsa wood. Use Cr Ox and or some of the diamond sprays if you are looking to save $$. Good Cr Ox is cheap and it really puts the pop on the edge!
I own the norton 220/1K, 4K/8K, 12K Naniwa, multiple pastes and diamond sprays.(I love balsa)