Dear members,

I am searching abrasive companies, wood working stores and the like for a supplier of 'affordable' hones to sort out my new FROMM razor...

Not an easy task. It seems no one here can source the Norton 4000/8000 stone... I can order it over the net, however the Aussie dollar being as it is, means the stone costs around $140 + AUS to order.

Are there any cheaper alternatives that won't wreck my razor? Perhaps I should bite the bullet.... and get one over the net...

Yes, yes I know.. cheapness gets you exactly that... but perhaps I have overlooked some options to the Norton? Does anyone know of any?

I have made the expensive purchases of a new razor and strop (sure it will save me money)... so I have gone past the point of no return and need to get this to work..

There are some local manufacturers that 'may' be able to sell me some of their waterstones, maybe a 4000 stone and a 8000 stone rather than the u-beauti combo from Norton...

Thoughts...

Kurt