Thread: Nagura Stones and Norton's

I only use a nagura on the Norton 4000 and then only when I am removing nicks or old steel. After that point I wash off the slurry because the 4000 cuts so fast.

Just my two cents,

Originally Posted by randydance062449

I only use a nagura on the Norton 4000 and then only when I am removing nicks or old steel.

That makes total sense to me.

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

As long as the nogura is softer than the hone medium it won't harm it but I really don't see the advantage of using a nogura on the Norton. It might just load up the hone. Maybe on some of the really fine artificial stones like 12K and up it might be more appropriate but I'm no expert. I've only used a nogura on a 12K japanese stone and personally I've never noticed a difference in the honing process whether I used the nogura or not.

I am anxious to try the nogura on the Norton. Just picked one up. I saw a significant difference on the Coticules and the 15K Shapton. Seems like I get a sharper blade in less time. I did not believe it until I experienced it for the first time.

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I use the natural Nagura on the Coticules and Eschers and like it. Have never tried the natural Nagura on the Norton 8K. I am going to assume that it will work. Any comments? Does anyone know the difference between the natural and synthetic Nagura?

The nagura will make the Norton 8K cut faster but the edge is, in my opinion, not quite as fine. I really see no need to make the Norton 8K cut faster. It can be almost to fast for some razors without the nagura.

Originally Posted by str8razor

I use the natural Nagura on the Coticules and Eschers and like it. Have never tried the natural Nagura on the Norton 8K. I am going to assume that it will work. Any comments? Does anyone know the difference between the natural and synthetic Nagura?