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Ok, the Naniwa 3/8k combo costs $122.00. The Naniwa SS 1,3,5,8k cost $144.00.. Only drawback is that the superstones are on stands. If you buy the traditional 1k, you will need a stone holder too.

I only mentioned the 1k superstone, bearing in mind the expense issue of the member starting this thread. You can pick up a 1k SS for $29 on '330mate'

You can try and buy cheap stones to get by. Best wait a while get a 1k Naniwa Superstone to set bevels, a 3k Naniwa SS, a 5k SS, an 8k SS to go with your 12 k. That 4 stone purchase will be fine not...