Thread: naniwa ss users please advise

I use 3/5/8k before my 10k SS, IMO a jump from 3k to 10k may be a bit of a stretch, while 5k to 10k jump is definitely going to work well.
My vote is for 5k.

Originally Posted by mainaman

I use 3/5/8k before my 10k SS, IMO a jump from 3k to 10k may be a bit of a stretch, while 5k to 10k jump is definitely going to work well.
My vote is for 5k.

Thanks Stefan, does that mean that the 1k -5k jump down the track should also be ok?

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Thanks Stefan, does that mean that the 1k -5k jump down the track should also be ok?

1k to 5k is fine, it takes a few more strokes compared to 3-5k jump.

Originally Posted by mainaman

1k to 5k is fine, it takes a few more strokes compared to 3-5k jump.

I guess there is less chance of stuffing things up too. Cheers.

For me it's Chosera 1, nw 3/8, nw 12, then finish on coti, thurry or escher.

I agree there's a gap between 8 and 12, but you've got that covered. I find 3 and 8 ok, but use a pyramid.
My advice would be to get the 3/8 because it gives you a three, and an eight, which will let you compare to the natural, and/but be perhaps a bit more trustworthy, which, imho, is the most important thing when you're learning to hone.

Ed, I have the Naniwa 1k, 5k, 8k, 12k. Really useful set that covers just about everything. If I were well-off I'd add a 3k.

Originally Posted by Frankenstein

For me it's Chosera 1, nw 3/8, nw 12, then finish on coti, thurry or escher.

I agree there's a gap between 8 and 12, but you've got that covered. I find 3 and 8 ok, but use a pyramid.
My advice would be to get the 3/8 because it gives you a three, and an eight, which will let you compare to the natural, and/but be perhaps a bit more trustworthy, which, imho, is the most important thing when you're learning to hone.

Where sells the combo ss's I tried 330_mate but he only seems to have single grits. And perhaps I lime untrustworthyness and why do most of you seem to get a chosera 1k over a ss 1k?

I've hone 2/3 of my razors myself. Have the nani ss 1, 5, 8 ,10 ,12. Started with the 1, 5, 10 and Escher though. My vote is the five. That said I'll get the 3 later just so I have the set.

http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Naniwa-C97.aspx?UserID=72022749&SessionID=r8{hN2AoRmIax1V PF2yf

Well I am still somewhat torn, and to add to the confusion the 3/8 combo is looking like a contender, it's about the same price as buying a 10mm 3&8k seperately, but I like the idea of the more substantial single 20mm stone. Oh indecisions buggin' me !

Ed

The Nani 3/8 combo is what I use and unless you plan to hone for a living it will last a very long time doing the odd razor now and then.

Bob