Well I decided I wanted to try a different 1k other than my Norton so I ordered a Naniwa 1k which came today. As soon as I had it out of the box I had to take a razor to it and do some laps. Don't get me wrong the Norton did everything I needed it to, but I guess I got bored with it. I am quite pleased with the Naniwa so far. The only bad thing is I ran out of washers so I only have 2 razors that I can test on it till I get more. I love the feel of it when honing. The only way I can describe the two when comparing them is the Naniwa is like running your hand through fine beach sand where as the Norton is like running your hand through gravel. They both do the job they are intended to, but I like the feel of the Naniwa so far. Wish I would have gotten one sooner. Seems to be faster than the Norton so far, but like I said only have 2 razors for now to test on it. It does feel alot softer than it really is when honing. Just wanted to share my opinion of it so far since for some reason I feel I am going to "Have" to buy more stones to try out now. Hopefully not till far in the future.