I've done some searching here about these razors and have noticed this. Some have said that using Norton waterstones with these razors may lead to microchipping of the edge. Reason I ask is I have two Wacker's arriving tomorrow. At the moment I do not hone my own razors but was thinking about picking up a Norton 4000/8000 in the near future. Anyone care to comment? Should I be concerned? Anyone use a Wacker and hone on a Norton?