Thread: What’s your favourite stone combo?

1. 1k chosera
2. 4k norton
3. 8k naniwa
4. 12k naniwa
For me the feel of the edge on the 12k determines whether I move to a ZG or choose from a selection of Japanese Naturals.
I do not use any diamond or CrOx sprays any more. I did use them through a lengthy honing learning curve.

Originally Posted by NunoSa

Almost got my set that will be of Naniwa Super Stones 1k, 5k, Snow White 8 and 12 Super Stone. Just got and Atoma 600 and 1200 for lapping. Also use 0.25 diamond in my modular strop for refreshing.

I know were to buy the Sharpton 30 in Europe, but the Suehiro or the Zulu Grey I have no idea could you guys tell me ?

Check out Dieter Schmid Tools ; Japanese Waterstones and other Sharpening Tools for sharpening stones in Europe. Good service to the USA as well , but expensive. If you are going to get a final finisher you cannot do better than the Suehiro 20K IMHO.

Just got my Atoma from him, excellent service.

15 micron (1.2 K)
5 micron (2.5 K)
1 micron (8 K)
0.3 micron (18 K)
iron ox on balsa 0.1 micron (~54K??)

I have found differing grit equivalents to the micron designations. YMMV.

Originally Posted by Berthold

15 micron (1.2 K)
5 micron (2.5 K)
1 micron (8 K)
0.3 micron (18 K)
iron ox on balsa 0.1 micron (~54K??)

I have found differing grit equivalents to the micron designations. YMMV.

Where do you get all your pastes from?

Originally Posted by Steel

Where do you get all your pastes from?

OK, this gets into some VERY controversial waters. I use PSA tapes on glass. Dead flat. And when the tapes start to give less than 100% satisfactory action, I simply replace them with another tape. PM me if you want more information. I do not want to suggest that anyone else hone in this manner, or that my methods are superior to anyone else's. It is simply the way I do it, with results that I, and those I hone for, are very happy with.

from Naniwa SS 1k,3k,5k,10k Shapton 16k then finish on a Jnat.

My Jnats are sitting idle since I got the Suehiro 20k. It agrees with everything and leaves a great edge. It's the reigning champ of hones.....for now.

Originally Posted by Berthold

OK, this gets into some VERY controversial waters. I use PSA tapes on glass. Dead flat. And when the tapes start to give less than 100% satisfactory action, I simply replace them with another tape. PM me if you want more information. I do not want to suggest that anyone else hone in this manner, or that my methods are superior to anyone else's. It is simply the way I do it, with results that I, and those I hone for, are very happy with.

PM sent :-)