Ebay razors, do I need a 1k ?

Gents,

The ebay purchasing of straights has been a new and interesting experience for me.

I have quickly realized that many that are described as shave ready by 100% positive feedback sellers are far from it, and interestingly, some that are not described as such can have a pretty good edge. Hit and miss, essentially.

My experience in honing has only been with new razors.

I have only been using my norton 4k/8k, and while I was able to get a shave ready edge on some of these ebay razors, I have a few that are very stubborn and simply won't get there or I feel could be much sharper.

Could it simply be that these razors need bevel work on a 1k? I was always under the impression that you only need to go on the 1k if the edge appears to be in really bad shape, chipped etc. But I get the feeling that I am spending ages on the 4k to get the razor to grab and cut hairs on the arm.

If I do in fact need a 1k stone, would a naniwa ss 1k work well with the norton I have.

Your advice is much appreciated.

I would say the naniwa would work well but the chosera 1k is the cat's whiskers. I wouldn't be without a 1k and I also value my DMT 600 8" diamond plate for larger chips, corrosion on edges and like that.

i just read a good post the other day on here about 1k's that kinda was a guideline for 1k's as a bevel setter .
i am like you were im finding it a good idea to pick one up as well !!

http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...l-setting.html

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Originally Posted by gooser

i just read a good post the other day on here about 1k's that kinda was a guideline for 1k's as a bevel setter .
i am like you were im finding it a good idea to pick one up as well !!

http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...l-setting.html

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Wow, very informative!

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Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I would say the naniwa would work well but the chosera 1k is the cat's whiskers. I wouldn't be without a 1k and I also value my DMT 600 8" diamond plate for larger chips, corrosion on edges and like that.

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Hmm, is that better than the cat's meow?

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Hmm, is that better than the cat's meow?

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A meow is fleeting, but whiskers are forever...

Yes but the perfect shave is fleeting too. Those whiskers are returning before you wipe the soap off.

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Originally Posted by holli4pirating

A meow is fleeting, but whiskers are forever...

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Not on a straight razor shaving forum, surely?

An important question to ask the seller is "Do you test shave the razor?". This doesn't necessarily mean the razor will be an enjoyable shave for you, since different razors give different shaves, but it will tell you the razor is indeed shave ready.

Have you tried and successfully set a bevel on the 4k? I went ahead and bought a 1k anyway. I got a Norton. As much as people are raving about the Chorosa and Naniwa I wish I would have gotten one of those instead. The Norton works just fine but I would like to see what the fuss is all about when it comes to the other two. Anyone else own a Norton1k? What are your thoughts on its performance.

I just bought a King Deluxe 1000 because I was going through 12-15 mic honing film like crazy. I'm pretty happy with it for less than $30. It cuts pretty fast and does not leave deep scratches, easy to polish out.

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Originally Posted by eod7

I just bought a King Deluxe 1000 because I was going through 12-15 mic honing film like crazy. I'm pretty happy with it for less than $30. It cuts pretty fast and does not leave deep scratches, easy to polish out.

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Yeah, the King works well. It has more of an "abrasive" feel than say a Naniwa, but it's a fast bevel setter..I have both the Naniwa 1k and the King 1k, and it almost seems like certain razors like certain stones. While one works well with one razor, it may not work well for the next one...

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Originally Posted by ccase39

Have you tried and successfully set a bevel on the 4k? I went ahead and bought a 1k anyway. I got a Norton. As much as people are raving about the Chorosa and Naniwa I wish I would have gotten one of those instead. The Norton works just fine but I would like to see what the fuss is all about when it comes to the other two. Anyone else own a Norton1k? What are your thoughts on its performance.

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You soak it in water, and rub a razor on it. Chips disappear, the edge becomes even, and the bevel becomes matte-smooth.

. . . What more do you want?

. Charles

So I went ahead and ordered a chosera 1k from a local seller. Looking forward to trying it. Will this stone work well with norton 4k-8k ? I am tempted to also get a naniwa 3-8.

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Originally Posted by Badgister

So I went ahead and ordered a chosera 1k from a local seller. Looking forward to trying it. Will this stone work well with norton 4k-8k ? I am tempted to also get a naniwa 3-8.

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You will be fine with that set, to be honest, I use those stones most of the time myself. I have various other stones, the 3k/8k Naniwa too, but the Norton is a bit less maintenance hungry. Both are nice, but you don't really need the nani if you have the Norton too.

The 1k Chosera is a very nice bevel setter, and will be a very good partner for your Norton.

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Originally Posted by Badgister

So I went ahead and ordered a chosera 1k from a local seller. Looking forward to trying it. Will this stone work well with norton 4k-8k ? I am tempted to also get a naniwa 3-8.

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I notice you're listing Montreal as location. I am myself in St-Hubert, South Shore. Do you mind telling me which local shop in Montreal you found your stone?

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Originally Posted by Badgister

So I went ahead and ordered a chosera 1k from a local seller. Looking forward to trying it. Will this stone work well with norton 4k-8k ? I am tempted to also get a naniwa 3-8.

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I think I sense an early case of hone acquisition disorder.

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Originally Posted by Storsven

I think I sense an early case of hone acquisition disorder.

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this could be the cure or stop gap for RAD !!!!

Google Paul's finest. He is a canadian retailer, and after ordering, to my surprise I realized he is based in Montreal.

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Originally Posted by gooser

this could be the cure or stop gap for RAD !!!!

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Precisely so! It was so much simpler in the beginning when it was just a DE, but now its just so much more fun and the learning never ends.

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Originally Posted by Badgister

Google Paul's finest. He is a canadian retailer, and after ordering, to my surprise I realized he is based in Montreal.

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Thanks, found it.

He actually is selling one of these adjustable stone sink bridge. You may get away with a simple piece of wood but this is tops...

I use a plank over the sink. I got my chosera 1k by the way, and it is a fantastic stone.

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Originally Posted by Badgister

I use a plank over the sink. I got my chosera 1k by the way, and it is a fantastic stone.

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Yeah, they are nice. I own a Naniwa SS 1k and wish I got the Chosera. Although the Nani works pretty well IMO..

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Originally Posted by straightrazorheaven

An important question to ask the seller is "Do you test shave the razor?". This doesn't necessarily mean the razor will be an enjoyable shave for you, since different razors give different shaves, but it will tell you the razor is indeed shave ready.

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I did that once. The reply went something like..." WOW You mean your actually going to use it ???? "