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Thanks niftyshaving.

I have a full set of chosera stones for the Wicked Edge knife sharpener so I am familiar with them. I agree, no need to soak them. I spray them down and keep them wet,...

Thank you to all who gave input in this thread. I received my hones today, Chosera 1k, SS 5/8/12k. (more than I need, I know. Couldn't resist) Now it is time to play and learn! Looking forward...

Gotcha. Feeling right at home! Duly noted and thank you for your opinion. :beer1:

Wow!! My comment was just a question... No disrespect, just trying to learn from others experience.. Just curious why YOU liked the norton better, that's all

cudarunner,

You have stated that the Norton 4/8 combo is your goto. I would have assumed (you know what happens when one assumes...), that the Naniwa would be superior to the Norton. Is this not...

This post started as a search for a touch up hone. That said, my plan was to purchase a few different finishing hones to see what the differences are. From what I am understanding, one needs to...

That sounds great Str8razor! I would love it! I am in Bartlesville from time to time and am more than happy to come to you and make it easier. Let me know!

Many thanks!

Longhaultanker, thanks for the input and sharing your journey. I enjoyed the read and very much admired your collection! It is nice to hear of another who jumped in, not with both feet, but head...

Thank you! I am an Engineer and a tinkerer by nature. The honing skill is something I would take interest in even if I did not shave with a straight razor.

I am already engulfed in the...

Got it. I would love to find one near me. Good things come to those who wait (says the one who has to wait...)

bluesman7,

"a meet"?? Please explain.

Thank you to everyone for the wealth of information. As I expected, this question is subject to interpretation and preference. I know that my new razors do not require a hone for quite a while,...

Hello all! I am new to this forum and to the straight razor way. That said, I am enjoying it very much!

My question is what would be the recommendation for a touch up hone? Naniwa SS...