Thread: To splurge or not...

So for christmas family members as usual asked if I needed /wanted anything for presents. We'll I got a c12k that I asked for from woodcraft, a stone holder, a norton flattening stone and some money.

So while I'm not ready to pull the trigger on full fledge honing I would like to get a setup for when I do. Atleast before I spend my cash on something other and knowing myself, thats sooner rather than later.

I have considered some things and fairly certain I've narrowed it down to some of the more tried and true popular picks for my first hone set.

I can get a norton 4 stone set
220/1000/4000/8000 set for $238

Or

A Naniwa set
220/1000/5000 $150 ($120 half thick)
220/1000/5000/10000 $225 ($180 halfthick)

I'm not sure if I would even need the naniwa10k now having the c12k...

I'm somewhat torn between these but for some reason leaning towards the nortons.

Thoughts?

If you know of a better deal or have a different suggestion please let me know.