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One can learn how to make use of either line, but the SuperStones, now called Specialty, seem to be a little more forgiving and therefore easier to use.

JimmyHAD graciously loaned me his entire set of Shapton Pros to play with several years ago. I liked the set a lot but did not prefer it overall in comparison to the Naniwa SuperStones. However, I...

The 1k FEELS rough and aggressive, but it does not cut steel in that manner. Yes the 2k feels much smoother but it is also proportionately a much slower bevel setter in comparison to the 1k.
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Ideally, "combo 5" would be best.

1k, 2k, 5k, 12k.

You CAN set a bevel on the 2k, but for some razors you really are going to want the greater speed of the 1k with its grit that is twice as...