Thread: Shapton or Norton

If you get the shapton, you wount have to soak it..
I like to just bring up my hones when I feel like it, but then again I really like the norton too...

Kristoffer.

I guess then all things being equal. I'll take the shapton. $74 is cheaper than the Norton.

I've got the single grit Nortons (not the combination stone) and I love the 8K. I think in their brochure it said that the 8 is a natural stone quarried in Italy but I am not sure and I can't find the brochure right now. I know that if you have the single grit 8 soaking is not required.

I don't have the Shapton GlassStone but I do have the Shapton Pro in 5 and in 8. To be honest I prefer the Norton 4 & 8. I like the Shapton 15k real well but that is something else. Just thought I would add to the confusion.

Well to add to the confusion. A post was just placed saying that Woodcraft is having a sale on the 28th. They have a King 8k under the Ice Bear name for bout $60, which is cheaper still.

Are King stones good or should I just stick with the Shapton?

For that price, you can't afford not to try it. I may go and pick one up at my local store, unless it's an internet only sale...
I believe they are good stones....

P.S. I just looked at their site, you can get the entire set, an Ice Bear 4k, 6k, and 8k for a little over 100 bucks, not bad. Has anyone ever used these?

Coticule

I hope that helps

Originally Posted by Yannis

Coticule

I hope that helps

Instead of an 8k?

What are the differences?

This is becoming a murky subject.

Originally Posted by singlewedge

Instead of an 8k?

What are the differences?

This is becoming a murky subject.

With slurry it is an excellent 8k
With water only it s a GREAT finishing stone

With a coticule in my oppinion you have a continous range from 7k to 12+k and there is no need for anything else for finishing.
Or, if you like, probably a few passes on CrO2

Originally Posted by singlewedge

This is becoming a murky subject.