Thread: Some advice on honing stones - Naniwa Stones

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

Keep the Norton 4/8 k, get the 1k and the 12k and you will be set. The Norton is the recommended workhorse around here because of its reliability and consistency. All of the pros have one and most of us have been through several. Why buy a stone you already have? You will need the 1k to set the bevel, and once you master the 8k side of the norton you will be ready for the 12k. Good luck and have fun!

+1 exactly what i was going to post!
Read this thread http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...on-2012-a.html

Sounds like it could be a plan but do I really need to take of 1/8 from the Norton on a flattening stone?