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    Talking 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

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    Nice one! I am sure you will be pleased.
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    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!

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    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

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by ecormier View Post
    '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!
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    Ecormier, check out this thread for some interesting results on the 12K Super Stone.

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

    Here

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

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