Thread: Lapping A New Norton 4k/8k

I have a DMT sharpening stone and the Norton Lapping Stone. The DMT diamond embedded plate sharpening stone is much better than the Norton man made Lapping Stone. I never use the Norton because it is course, messy with sandy grit, slow, and uneven. The DMT plate is flat, cuts fast, is less messy, and is very effective.

Originally Posted by sheajohnw

I have a DMT sharpening stone and the Norton Lapping Stone. The DMT diamond embedded plate sharpening stone is much better than the Norton man made Lapping Stone. I never use the Norton because it is course, messy with sandy grit, slow, and uneven. The DMT plate is flat, cuts fast, is less messy, and is very effective.

I agree. The DMT 325 is invaluable if you're going to be honing with any regularity. I bought a dedicated Stone Holder for it which makes it a LOT easier to use. I even bought a little DMT sharpening card for my coticule bouts. It works awesome!!

Here's a link to the Stone Holder.

Amazon.com: Steelex D1091 Sharpening Stone Holder: Home Improvement

Thanks for the advice. I have noticed that the coarseness of the norton have left some scratches on my stones, but they have seemed flat. I will consider upgrading to the DMT, especially if i upgrade to a japanese polishing stone because i know the norton won't cut it. For the Norton set, Ill flatten my flattening stone just to be sure. I was always under the assumption that due to the softness they would tend to self correct to an extent.

Just ordered a DMT 325 and I am looking forward to fixing my hones. by reading this I may have some flattening to do!!