Thread: Touch Up Hone

Originally Posted by Robini

cudarunner,

You have stated that the Norton 4/8 combo is your goto. I would have assumed (you know what happens when one assumes...), that the Naniwa would be superior to the Norton. Is this not the case in your opinion? If not, what do you like better about the Norton? Familiar?

If one was going to buy a combo, would it not be the Naniwa SS 3/8 stone?

Originally Posted by Robini

Thank you to everyone for the wealth of information. As I expected, this question is subject to interpretation and preference. I know that my new razors do not require a hone for quite a while, proper stropping, w/compound when needed, will carry me for awhile. I really enjoy the sharpening process and learning new techniques. This is the main reason for my question early in my exposure.

Most likely what I will do is buy a relatively inexpensive razor(s), new or vintage, and try to learn the honing skills prior to putting one of my good razors in harms way! My plan, when the time comes, is to get a Chosera 1000, Naniwa SS 5,000/8.000/12,000 and experiment with other finishing hones as skills/experience build.

I do like the idea of sending my users out to be honed by an experienced person to try different finishes provided by different honing stones when the time comes. I have 2 free honings from SRD. I assume they will use different finishing hones upon request?

I think you had answered your question before you broke the word Assume into three parts.

With literately hundreds of razors honed on what you seem to think is an 'Inferior' Norton 4/8 I'm very pleased with it's performance and capabilities. As far as the Naniwa being a superior hone, perhaps it is as I'm sure that in the few short days and posts you have here you have gathered far more knowledge than I have in 7 years.