Thread: Naniwa 2k for setting bevel?

Originally Posted by chas

I just got the same set (Naniwa SS 2k-5k-8k-12k) and a DMT Duo Sharp 325/220 coarse/extra coarse grit for lapping. This is my first honing equipment ever, and I'm stoked!
I've been around the honing wiki here and checked out some of Lynn's videos, but I wonder if you have any tips or advice about this setup in particular before I get started.
I appreciate it.

Congrats on some fine hones. They will serve you well for years to come.

A couple things from my experience with them:

Lap them properly the first time. Do a pencil grid and lap under running water until gone. Then repeat
On your every day use of them after the initial lapping, make sure to give them a couple figure eights every time before honing.
But let them get as soaked as they are during honing before doing so.

If you do this routine, you will avoid, more or less, the stones tendency to load up and warp, and you will have a flat and fresh surface to hone on.

Since I always did a few figure eights just prior to honing on them, I never did any more than a rinse after the honing sessions.

I have always used a DMT 325 to lap and clean the hones surfaces. That has worked out perfectly.

Other than that, these hones are easy enough to learn honing on, with good feedback and great honing capabilities.

Good luck, and if there are any questions, do ask away!