Thread: One no-frills finishing stone w/ Norton 4k/8k system

Be patient, you can find a quality thuringian for around your price. Do a search on this forum on the Zulu Gray, it's a good stone & I don't think I have heard anything bad about one...I'm pleased with mine. Where do you live? If anywhere close, you can try out what I have...which is a handful of finishers.

Buying off ebay can be iffy, but if you buy off this forum...most will guarantee a stone to be what they say it is...not so on auction sites.

For the $, Glen's dead on...

Originally Posted by shooter74743

you can try out what I have...which is a handful of finishers.

I'm in Germany, but that's a damned fine offer otherwise!

You should be able to find a quality thuringian with no problem then

The great thing about learning with synthetics is that you will build a honing foundation on "known" stones, like the Naniwa 12K. If you ask a question about a 12k, then everyone will be giving advice on the "same" stone. Not so with naturals as they can be all over the place, this has been my experience with coticules. Once you have established that honing foundation, you will have the knowledge to delve into the naturals and will have an idea on where to start, what "feel" is all about, and you will be able to estimate the "grit" to know if you have a finisher or pre-polisher in your hands.

Easiest answer ever: Nani 12K

Roger on the Naniwa 12k. You will not regret the choice.

I have had very good results with the finest of the three of these: Welsh Slate Tri Sharpening Stone Set 3 Hones Razor Hone Ideal Gift | eBay

This vendor will sell individual stones if you ask him.