bought my first hone kit and believe I am now set

I bought my first hone kit, slightly used from a seller on B&B. It wasn't a steal at $150 including shipping, but I think fair for used goods in comparison to new pricing.
1. DMT 325 Coarse-(for lapping stones)
2. Norton 220/1K Combo Stone With Case-(setting bevels)
3. Norton 4K/8K Combo Stone With Case-
4. Chinese 12K With Norton Case-
5. Nagura Slurry Stone-
6. Bausch + Lomb Hasting Triplet Magnifier 20X With Pouch-(checking edge for even honing)

I have spent time in the SRP library, reading about honing techniques, and watching the hone video's. The youtube vid's really bring it all home. Looking forward to seeing how I do as a novice honer......

Also ordered are .5 micron diamond slurry spray and leather and felt strop. I requested the felt strop be set up separately with its own top snap and swivel bar so I can spray one side with .5 micron for periodic stroping on the side sprayed with .5 micron diamond.

I have 3 old razors to hone up: ERN Crown and Sword 11/16 "Barbers Favorite", 5/8 Wostenholm "pipe" and a Paul Kohl "Fisher". I will post how I make out.

A very good set, especially for that price. You will be pleased with it, good luck with you first honing session! :)

You should be set for life. Congrats!

That is the bomb!! Exactly what I have, with the exception that I had to buy each one seperate (I dont have the 1k norton tho).

That is perfect for beginning. Perfect!

M

Great setup and a Good price !!!

Nice set! You should be good forever, unless you get HAD which I think you will since you bought so many stones to start with!

By looking at his first order(kit), I'd say the RAD has gained a foothold already. :hmmm:

I hope I don't get HAD. SRAD is bad enough. Already, I have 3 straights and have an eye out for a stainless steel razor, INOX or Friodur preferably.

Oh man!! You're a goner, fasten your seatbelt and hold on! A fellow sufferer of this awful, er, well, enjoyable affliction. Regards, Howard

I saw that posting...definitely a steal! The fridour and stainless will be a good challenge, while I haven't attempted one myself, everything I read is that they can be a bit trickier to hone. Enjoy!

If you can't get your razor sharp with the kit you have , buying another hone isn't going to help . (unless it's a Chosera 1k or a DMT XF):banghead: