Thread: Naniwa or Not Niwa?

Most of us who have been honing for a few years will recommend learning to hone with tape. The reasoning behind it is that while learning there is no since on wearing out the spines on razors. Once you have honing down, then by all means go without tape...if that's what you choose. This was recommended to me when learning & it was good sound advice then...and now.

Another member helped me identify the hone.

It's not a Naniwa. It's made by Suehiro.

I'm not very familiar with this manufacturer. Do they make good stones? So far I am satisfied with this one.

Originally Posted by KindestCutOfAll

Another member helped me identify the hone.

It's not a Naniwa. It's made by Suehiro.

I'm not very familiar with this manufacturer. Do they make good stones? So far I am satisfied with this one.

Judging from what I've heard they're fine stones, just a bit on the soft side, which means they wear relatively fast and need more lapping than e.g. Naniwa super stones.

Originally Posted by Pithor

Judging from what I've heard they're fine stones, just a bit on the soft side, which means they wear relatively fast and need more lapping than e.g. Naniwa super stones.

Very true they are soft. They actually slurry easily as you hone. I have to keep watering the slurry down.

I have one in 3K and it is a very soft stone...but a very good one. I would say as good or better than my Nani 3K with a LOT more meat on it's bones. I soak mine about 5-10 minutes before I hone to let it drink it's fill before I start honing.