Thread: naniwa combo vs norton combo

In my honing adventures, the 8k Norton and 8k Super Stone did not bring a blade to the same place. In fact I used the 8k Naniwa to finish after the 8k Norton until I got a 12k.
I'm not certain about particle size of either - grit alone doesn't tell the whole story. I compared the 8k Norton to the 5k SS after maxing out the same blade on each a couple of times.

I've got Norton 1K, 4K, 8K and a Naniwa 12K. I think they make a very nice combo. The Norton 8K puts a great edge on a blade. I use the Naniwa 12K, then CrOx on leather to put a final finish on the edge. You only need the lower grits if you need to do some serious honing, or reset a bevel.

I'd get a Norton 4/8 combo and some CrOx to start. The Naniwa would be a nice addition to get next.
Try royalshave.com. I think they have naniwas. Japan woodworker (or something like that) might have them too. Lots of sites sell them, you just need to look closely.