Thread: Suehiro Gokumyo 20k review

I snagged one for what i though was a high price last year, its higher now though. So thru the roof is a relative term.

Agreed, 200 clams more than a SG for about half the size...that would be through the roof for me...others and I have no malice towards them can drop 5 or 600 dollars on a boxed Escher with little effect on their overall quality of life...that is the way of the world. So I guess once you get through the roof you just keep going....then comes in another catchphrase, sky's the limit.

Originally Posted by bill3152

I snagged one for what i though was a high price last year, its higher now though. So thru the roof is a relative term.

Ive used and sold a few thuris. Some of them are very good and could be had under $100. Ebay can be a place to find some of these although I havent looked in a while so maybe things have changed. You can get a great Jnat and nagura set for 100 bucks. It wont be the biggest, but will finish better than the SG 20k IMO. Im not selling anything but JNS has shubodani 100, its $70. Deal and great finisher. You can use a dmt plate to finish if you dont want the nagura set. Its your choice of course, but you dont have to drop whatever your doing to get a good edge on your razor.

Originally Posted by bill3152

Ive used and sold a few thuris. Some of them are very good and could be had under $100. Ebay can be a place to find some of these although I havent looked in a while so maybe things have changed. You can get a great Jnat and nagura set for 100 bucks. It wont be the biggest, but will finish better than the SG 20k IMO. Im not selling anything but JNS has shubodani 100, its $70. Deal and great finisher. You can use a dmt plate to finish if you dont want the nagura set. Its your choice of course, but you dont have to drop whatever your doing to get a good edge on your razor.

Do what now with a dmt?

Originally Posted by rickboone

Do what now with a dmt?

Reading the post, I think he means raise a slury to finish on jnats.

Originally Posted by Double0757

Reading the post, I think he means raise a slury to finish on jnats.

That's what I thought. Isn't a dmt a bit too much for a jnat or no?
Doesn't slurry make it a rougher grit stone? Not finer? Wouldn't it be better to finish on water?

Well yes the dmt would but it would allow you to use after a 1k thru finish. Water only ime can lead to harsh edge although not all stones. The slurry breaks down into finer and finer. Its a process and learning curve. I think naguras produce a better edge with a good tomo. But ymmv and your stone has to be figured out.