Thread: Chosera or Naniwa for Bevel Setting?

I have been using my old King Water stones for honing my razors. I have grits ranging from 800-8000. I also have a couple of natural water stones. They are stones I use for woodworking. I am going to buy a set specifically for sharpening my straights. I thought I'd buy the 'Naniwa Value Pack' containing 5000, 8000, and 12,000 stones from SRD for a nice set. Ok so far?
But I also need a stone for bevel setting. So should I get the Chosera 1000 grit stone for $85.95, or can I save $50 or so and get a Naniwa 1000 grit stone for $32.99? Would the more expensive Chosera be something better suited for a professional who hones a large number of razors, or would it be better for me as well? And that much better to justify the additional cash? It's going to be a one-time purchase, so if you all think the Chosera is something I need, I'll 'bite the bullet' and get it.
Any suggestions or advice would be very much appreciated.

Thanks,

Kenny

Honestly,,, No you don't need it, but it really is that good

The reason I bought the more expensive stone is because a friend in the forum told me he was so sure I'd love it, that if he was wrong, HE'D by it from me. So, I bought it. And I'm very glad I did. Anyhow, an idea I'm working myself around to is this: Buy the best as often as you can afford it. I say spend the larger sum in this case. I've never used the less expensive one you mention though.

The Naniwa Super Stone 1K is fine for bevels. It has a softer feel than the Chosera, but both have great feedback and both produce very similar results. I like the harder feeling stone for the bevel setting myself, but then prefer the resin or softer feeling Super Stones from there up to the 12K.

You really can't make a bad decision here.

Thanks for the advice fellas. Okay, it looks like it's the Chosera for me. I'm thinking that the extra $50 will soon be forgotten, but I'll have the great stone forever, and be happy that I got it. With the less expensive Naniwa, I'll always wonder if I shouldn't have gotten the more expensive one, and will want to kick myself for not having gone ahead and getting it.
Thanks for helping me make up my mind. I just needed the extra push.
Lynn, this coming up Friday I'm still sending you my razor with the uneven bevels on either side. That way, ,when it needs honing again, and I have my stones, you'll have me started on the right foot.

Thanks to All,

Kenny

Man, u guys are making me want to order myself a Chosera too now, maybe just the 1k, It's okay to have 2 bevel setters right? I have more than 1 finisher afterall

Originally Posted by saitou

Man, u guys are making me want to order myself a Chosera too now, maybe just the 1k, It's okay to have 2 bevel setters right? I have more than 1 finisher afterall

Do you REALLY want me to answer that ???? Says the man that owns just about every 1k made I heard some guy on here are always saying that 90% of honing is in the bevel set so I found it only logical that I should own about 90% of the types of bevel setters made

+1 to the Chosera 1k. I also had other bevel setters when I bought mine. There is this thing called the SRP classifieds .......

NANIWA ( ナニワ研磨工業株式会社 / NANIWA ABRASIVE MFG. CO.,LTD.) is the name of manufacturer of both NANIWA Super Stones and NANIWA Chosera lines.
So it is a bad idea to compare NANIWA with Chosera.

Chosera stones are harder, usually faster and more versatile than Super Stones.
Super Stones are designed with intention to mimic some features of jnats that are essential for sharpening of traditional japanese hard carbon steels like Aogami, Shirogami and Kigami.
Super Stones give perfect result for such a steels. But they are unpredictable when applied to stainless steel.

Originally Posted by Nikolay

Super Stones give perfect result for such a steels. But they are unpredictable when applied to stainless steel.

What? Do yours sometimes put steel back onto stainless razors instead of taking it off?

Seriously, though, what do you mean by that comment? Because I have found the Naniwa SS line to be super predictable with every razor I have ever put on them.