Thread: naniwa combo vs norton combo

Originally Posted by Memorael

Yes it is actually. Confirmed, Norton 8k is equivalent of 5k on the Japanese grit system, thus the naniwa 3k/8k is a much finer stone and better combo if your after a more refined finish.

The Norton is rated using the Japanese system, if you want to search it out, right here on SRP you are going to find an e-mail from Norton stating exactly that.. Easier than that is to hone a razor on the 1-3-8 Naniwa then shave,,, dull it and re-hone on the Norton 1-4-8 and shave don't strop either,, Your face will tell you much more than any "Grit Chart"

The difference is in the makeup of the cutting particles and the binder, it gives two different feels, but they are both rated as 8k on the Japanese system...

(This is the last info I have seen, I can only go by that, although I still trust my honing results more than what any piece of paper states)