Thread: Bevel setting

I have a coti which i use for keeping my razors in top condition,but recently was given some razors which need restoring.I understand it would be hard and a waste of a coti to try and reset bevels with it,so which hone do i need for this job a 1k or 4000/8000k.
thanks

You'll need a 1k for bevel setting.
You can do everything after that on the coticule if you want to (so long as you have some means of producing slurry). You will need to learn the nuances of your particular coticule to get from bevel to polish but it will work.

If you decide to go with Shapton, the 1.5k or even the 2k Pros are wonderful stones. The 1k Shapton IMHO is not a good choice for razors compared with other 1k stones out there.

Woodcraft has an inexpensive 1K synthetic made in Japan for around $20.

I've got a few bevel setters and since you are asking the question I would recommend either a Naniwa Super Stone 1K or the Naniwa Chosera 1K. If you can afford it, the general consensus is that the Chosera is about the best there is & I'm with them. I've got a couple more bevel setters like the Shapton GS & King...but the Chosera is my go to even though I hone with the Shapton GS system primarily.

Another vote here for the chosera 1k if you want to go for the $ .... or the naniwa 1k superstone. Chosera 1k is the bomb though.

Thanks for all your input fellas,since i don't plan to do a lot of restores i'm thinking of getting the Naniwa 1k ss which i can pick up new for £32 inc delivery which is a brilliant price i believe.

Chosera 800 is good for bevels too if you can't afford the 1K, its a little cheaper. You can set bevels, sharpen and polish with the Norton but it takes more time on the 4K though. I learned from Randy Tuttle that you can set bevels on the 4K unless the razor is really bad from ebay or something..... There's a thread about overhoning somewhere on SRP that talks about this, that maybe overhoning starts on the 1K level.

I like the Shapton 1K better than the Naniwa 1K for bevels but it cost more money. The naniwa can clog up easier and you need to lap it more until the bevel is set. Don't get me wrong though, I used the Naniwa 1K for almost two years to set bevels but like I said it clogs up easier than the Shapton. Imo the best Shapton glass you can buy is the 1K.

I wouldn't set a bevel on a coticule but that's just me. It takes a long time and can be a real patience tester. I love coticules, I have a soft spot for the way they feel when honing on them but I don't want to lie to myself about quicker methods.

Originally Posted by Kingfish

If you decide to go with Shapton, the 1.5k or even the 2k Pros are wonderful stones. The 1k Shapton IMHO is not a good choice for razors compared with other 1k stones out there.

Through your experience why wouldn't you like the Shapton glass 1K for a bevel setter? In my experiences it cuts real quick and sets bevels faster than the Naniwa 1K without the clogging.

Originally Posted by Disburden

Through your experience why wouldn't you like the Shapton glass 1K for a bevel setter? In my experiences it cuts real quick and sets bevels faster than the Naniwa 1K without the clogging.

I personally find it slower than chosera and the feedback is not as good.