Thread: Just pulled the trigger on a new Naniwa 12K

I've been getting very acceptable edges off a 4/8K Norton and more recently a Chrom-Ox Balsa board, but after much research and garnering of opinions, I ordered a 12K synthetic. I can't wait to try my noob pyramid skills on it. I also ordered a 4oz peening hammer.... It's going to be a sharp, and tight, christmas at my house

Nice one! I am sure you will be pleased.

You will get a lot of mileage out of both those tools. The Nani12 is maybe the easiest hone out there to put a killer finish on an already good 8k edge-enjoy!

Glen, I see you like this. I ALWAYS listen to the more knowledgeable guys. Rules for a happy life:
1) ask people who know more than you
2) listen to what they say
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I think you will be more then happy with it The Naniwa ss 12k is just a rock solid performer


It was a great time Chatting with you yesterday too made my day sitting in the office go by much faster

Good choice. Be sure to not soak it and obtain a well-worn DMT 325 or a 600 to smooth it out under running water prior to use.
The little dots you see in the hone are the abrasive, the white is substrate. After a bit of use, the substrate wears away faster than the suspended abrasive. About 20 light strokes on the DMT makes all smooth again!
I really like mine!

'not soak it' ok, that's good to know, I've been soaking my norton for 15-20 mins before use

Originally Posted by ecormier

'not soak it' ok, that's good to know, I've been soaking my norton for 15-20 mins before use

Naniwas get a bit swollen and strange if soaked. I lap mine a bit under running water and let it sit with water on top for 5-10 minutes before using. I use only one side of mine, the side with the abrasive most evenly dispersed in the substrate. You will enjoy finishing with that!

Ecormier, check out this thread for some interesting results on the 12K Super Stone.

Can’t go wrong with a 12K Super Stone.

Here

Yummmm i love my Naniwas. I'd love to get me a 12k. Coticule will have to do for now.