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    Default I need a finishing stone Please help

    I have seen many people say not to get the synthetics to finish with.

    So what is a good fair priced Natural Finisher stone.

    Please point me in the right direction.

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    Well if your new to honing, synthetics are definately easier to use for sure.

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    I have the norton 4/8 and king 1/250 I think. I just don't want to spend 70$ on the 12 or 16k that I hear gives everyone microchipping.

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    If you've got any honing friends close to you then lend, borrow or steal stones from them until you find what you like and works for you.
    A good finisher is usually not cheap, you could get lucky on ebay, but if you're new to honing razors how will you know if you really got a good hone or if your using it wrong.

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    You might consider a naniwa 12k. It needs frequent flattening, but is a super finisher, IMO.
    earcutter and HARRYWALLY like this.
    "Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
    I rest my case.

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    I have seen many posts saying the 12k naniwa and 16k SHapton leave micro chips. ALl I hear is Natural natural . SO I Figured I would pick one up. How do I know what grit a Natural is?

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    MST Müller Water Hone 8x3" Whetstone Natural Sharpening Stone | eBay


    Is that any good for a finisher? I need a push in right direction.

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    Default Re: I need a finishing stone Please help

    Get a Naniwa 12k. Or a Shapton 30k.
    Can't say I've heard of any complaints on either.

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    I was sold on the 12k and I came across another forum and them bashing the 12/16k so bad.

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    I have always used a coticule as a finisher...I am no honemeister or anything close but I love my coticule. I have tried other finishing stones and not been satisfied. one included a japanese 12k+ which i could just not get a smooth edge from. If you keep your eyes peeled sometimes coticules do come around for a more than good deal. just a thought.

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