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But the Norton 4k/8k only has one side for each grit so that means if you do choose to use it for tools and razors you will be doing more lapping to keep correcting the surface for razors. You can...

I saw one episode at a friend's house this year. That's the extent of my marathon experience, but I think I do remember the statue episode. I actually was thinking of this TV episode with Cartman...

Yes the Naniwas are softer than the Nortons. If you really want to do tool and razor honing on the same hones, then I would suggest that you look for single grit hones that are not mounted on bases....

There should be enough residue in the pores of the hones to keep the population alive. Someday Jimbo, they will raise a statue in your honor.

Don't worry, though, you should be able to lap it...

Any year now there may be a new life form crawling out of that water. It's like a mini coral reef system in a bucket.

Yes, the Norton can be soaked and can be kept wet. The 4k is in much greater need for soaking than the 8k, which is hard enough that it pretty much is a splash and go hone. Yes, you can hone on the...

It is as ridiculous to assign a grit rating to a Swaty as it is to assign one to a natural hone. The size of the grit used in the Swaty has no bearing on its ability to create a shave-able edge. ...

From a minimalist perspective, your Swaty is all you need. Since you want to "upgrade," let's get started.

Okay, so naturals are out. Despite centuries of honers using coticules, we'll toss...