Where do you guys find this stuff ???


q: When you're feeling for irregularities, are you feeling for any EXCESSIVE resistance between the blade and the stone
a: Excessive is the wrong term, I am feeling for any "rough" or "off" spots that tells me that one part of the bevel is different from the rest, consistency is the key to a good edge..

q: Also, how easy is it to overhone? I guess that this is also one of my biggest worries, as a wire on the edge is as bad as a dull edge, correct
a: It isn't easy at all, in fact you have to really try to overhone, that should be the least of your concerns as a new honer.

q:Do I need to soak the small Nagura? Have never used the Nagura before, so any advice concerning this is greatly appreciated. Am assuming that the Nagura will not need lapping, as it's the same Japanese one that you recommend.
a: No it doesn't need soaking it just needs water on top of the hone to work, no lapping either, it is just used to add cutting power to the bevel set, I really differentiate between a Prep stone and a Nagura.. The prep stone is only used for a cutting slurry, a Nagura or Slurry stone in my mind can be used for finishing slurries also.. (That is just my own way of thinking about it)

q: Lastly, what's your opinion on the 12K Naniwa? I understand that this can be easily overused and destroy the bevel that you built up on the Norton 4K/8K
a: BS I am sorry but that is just so wrong, it hurts my eyes to read it,, The Naniwa SS 12k is one of the best polishers out there in fact it is my goto finisher for Hard, Chippy, Finicky, Problem razors, because it cuts so smoothly and gently.. I have quite a choice of finishers to chose from, and that is my problem solver, what does that tell you