Thread: Chosera 5k users opinion wanted

Originally Posted by Lesslemming

I had a setup consisting of Chosera 1k, 5k, 10k and a Suehiro 9k which to me is a twin to the Naniwa Junpaku Snow White (tried them both).
I sold the 5k and 10k Chosera, since they did not give me the results I wanted.

I found them to be too agressive for razors and the resulting edge was inferior to that of the Superstones and Shaptons (personal preference, perhaps).
The Chosera are no real polishers and if you are used to the mirror of the SS 10k, you won´t be very happy with what the 5k has to offer.
My Naniwa SS 8k was inable to remove all the scratches from the Chosera 5k. A major selling point for me.
If this is something that won´t bother you, the Chosera 5k is extremely quick, not very thirsty (mainly spritz and go) and recommended for tools.

The Suehiro 8k (probably very much like the Junpaku) on the other hand is a fine polisher. It won´t produce a perfect mirror but to the naked eye you will probably be satisfied.
The resulting edge has always been to my pleasure.

I am in the market for a 5-6.000 grit stone that will cut fast and leave a good polish to work with and have not yet suceeded.
So far I use a Shapton Pro 5k, that is quite good for tools and razors

Maybe you find something interesting in the 6k range of Sigma Select II?

Les, I haven't tried this series, but it looks and sounds nice:
Nubatama Bamboo 6000 grit Japanese Waterstone - First Impressions - YouTube
Nubatama Bamboo 6000

Sharpman