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Kees... what is the procedure for Japanese natural stones? Soak in water for 5 minutes?, must a slurry be developed?, let dry when finished?

Kees...some time ago, 1-2 years, I purchased several natural Japanese stones at an estate sale, $25 each. 2 are Aoto but one is a white and much finer. I will try to post a pic soon. I have never...

Thanks Kees. I should have added that the price needs to be affordable and the stock widely available for most of our new guys.

But it sure was nice looking and dreaming!:)

Kees...Thanks but I have never tried the Nakayama. Do you have a link?

Glen.... I have heard that the Shaptons are very good but I want to stay with natural hones for finishing if possible. But I...

Both the coticule and the thuringen/escher are very good natural finishing stones that result in a sharp, comfortable shaving edge.
But for the finest edge I prefer the chinese 12,000 available from...