Thread: What is the cheapest place to pick up a norton?

Just wondering where the cheapest place to pick one up might be along with a lapping stone if I need one?

When I was shopping after new year's, several vendors were out of stock on the 4k/8k i sought.
If 119.85 shipped is cheap for a lap stone, a 220/1k and 4k/8k with cases, try:
sharpeningsupplies.com

I saw this deal when I was looking just a newbie that thought you guys might have the inside line on the best place to pick one up might be. I picked up a couple of nice looking razors at a flea market here in WV this past weekend and gave them a couple quick passes on my finest grit stone i use for my knife which is around 2k i think. Just excited to finish putting an edge one them. I tried shaving after the knife stone and some stropping on a nice soft smooth leather belt but it was brutal and somewhat of a bloodletting. I guess I should have been more patient.

Take a look at http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/

I have the Norton stones in stock and at some of the best prices around. I carry the 4k/8k, the 1k/4k, and the Flattening Stone.

So when I pick up this norton. Do i need to get the flattening stone? What do I need in conjunction with the hone as far as strops? Should I just order a 2 sided bench strop and a hanging strop? What would you recommend to the newbie. Thanks

Originally Posted by cwaggg

So when I pick up this norton. Do i need to get the flattening stone? What do I need in conjunction with the hone as far as strops? Should I just order a 2 sided bench strop and a hanging strop? What would you recommend to the newbie. Thanks

You will definetly need a hanging strop, you won't need a "flattening stone" for a while. I will tell you I purchased a 4 sided pasted paddle strop from Tony Miller and I would highly recommend it. It i sperfect for touch ups of that edge.

Originally Posted by Howard

I have the Norton stones in stock and at some of the best prices around. I carry the 4k/8k, the 1k/4k, and the Flattening Stone.

Howard,

What's the size of your Nortons?

I read your comments on them and noticed you recommend going from a 4K Norton to the coticule. I thought most Norton users go from 4K to 8K and then to the coticule.

Kees,
I sell Norton 4k/8ks for $62 and the flattening stone for $25. Check out my website as it is changed and is now more... populated.

Hey Howard, do you know if it is possible to get just a 1k Norton? I already have a 4-8k and so I dont really need another 4k hone.

Matt