Thread: The Stones needed...

Ha ha! My indecision pays off. I looked into a combo 3/8 naniwa ss, it was slightly more expensive than buying the two 10mm stones seperately, even with the postage, the naniwas are available through 330_mate on eBay. I was told to consider whether I would be using the stones on a table or in my hand as this would help to decide whether a plastic based version was better or a stone only was better.

Sorry to clarify the dual grit was not available from 330_mate, only.the individual stones.the combo was from a seller in Germany who's name eludes me, but I could find out for you.

Another reservation I had with the dual grit is that if I dropped it, I would lose both.

gssixguns has the perfect thread that breaks down the pros/cons of the most popular bevel setting stones.

I just can't seem to find the thread. If I do, I'll repost it here. I found it helpful. Very helpful.

Originally Posted by Siguy

gssixguns has the perfect thread that breaks down the pros/cons of the most popular bevel setting stones.

I just can't seem to find the thread. If I do, I'll repost it here. I found it helpful. Very helpful.

I believe you were looking for this one

http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...l-setting.html

I got the combo 3/8k coming. If worse comes to worse, I can always buy that stone holder thingy. If not, it will sit on a towel and be just fine.

Originally Posted by Siguy

I got the combo 3/8k coming. If worse comes to worse, I can always buy that stone holder thingy. If not, it will sit on a towel and be just fine.

Yeah, I just plop my slates straight on the desk, but I am not too fussed about waterspots on it, you could also get a bit of non slip mat if it's an issue. I think only the thin (10mm) stones would be hard to use directly off the table due to the low clearance for fingers etc. Even a block of wood about the size.of the hone would do.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

...the combo was from a seller in Germany who's name eludes me...

Dieter Schmid?

Originally Posted by Oscroft

Dieter Schmid?

He's your huckleberry. Thanks oscroft. It was about 80 euro plus o