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I don't do restoration work- so for me the 3K is as coarse as I need. The Shapton glass hones are AGGRESSIVE and will set the bevel of the hardest razor VERY easily.And if you don't FIRST establish a...

Hank,I'd like to make one other point. When I first started honing, I would consistently "feel" the blade-repeatedly doing the thumb test,finger nail test and whatever the "sharpness" test of the day...

ChrisL,I too have succumbed to the Shapton glass H.A.D.. I just bought the 3K. Now I don't use my Norton's at all. I have the 3K,6K,8K and 16K Shapton's and I'm not turning back!

One thing I have...

Hank,I think you are on the right track. I've tried alot of hones over the years. All have worked. Now, I've really grown fond of the Shapton Glass Hones. Currently, I use the 3K,6K,8K,and 16K. With...