Norton Starter Set

I was all set to order the Norton 4k/8k stone, $65 plus shipping.

I noticed the Norton Starter Kit mentioned in another thread. It looks like this can be had for around $119 all over the place.

Just the addition of the flattening stone seems to make this kit worth it.

The kit includes 1 200/1000 grit combination waterstone 1 4000/8000 grit combination waterstone 1 coarse grit silicon carbide flattening stone and instructional DVD

Curious.. What instances would i need the 200/1000 stones? For setting a new bevel/restoration work?

Also, do i need slurry stones with norton stones or is that more of a Coticle thing?

Thanks again and if this was covered elsewhere, slap me around.

I'm sure this has been said before, but this looks like all i would ever need :)

/i allready have a pasted balsa strop that could be used for finishing..right?


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The Nortons are effective enough without slurry

I like the 220 side for heavy edge work, whether I need to reshape a bit or take out pitting at the edge, large nicks, but I only use it on rough ebay blades occasionally. It doesn't see much use in the grand scheme, and oh, it is grand :)

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Thanks for all the advice.

I think i'm going to bite the bullet and order this today....

I'm guessing i wont use the 220/1000 stone too often, but will be happy i have it when needed.

Will have to sell the GF on the point that i can sharpen knifes too :) She noticed that all my hobbies seem to be expensive.

I have the kit along with a BBW and a coticule. I've used the 1000 grit side to set bevels and then move onto the 4/8, BBW, and coticule. If you're just refreshing a bevel or just retouching an edge you won't use the 200/1k stone, but for restoration it's useful.

As far as knives go I haven't gotten around to trying it although I'm willing to bet it'd be finel. I've tried a chisel or two and it finishes the edge nicely.