Thread: What to buy for Maintenance and Minor Repairs

Originally Posted by Neckman

Thanks for the advice cudarunner!

So, I have straight shaving experience covered at least: 1.5 years.

Sounds like the absolute necessities are 1k + (4 or 5)k/8k, and 12k is a bit of a luxury.

I know it's a little more expensive to do it this way, but I am leaning towards the Naniwa 3-stone set. I watched a few videos last night where Lynn mentioned he liked the Naniwa because they didn't have to be soaked. He just sprayed some water on them and went to work. Does the Norton 4/8k stone need to be soaked?

The Norton 4/8 does need soaked but as per Glen's (GSSIXGUN) wise counsel I also briefly soak my Naniwa 12K. I also lap my hones before every use. As far as soaking the Norton, I keep it in a water bath with a teaspoon or so of plain chlorine bleach per gallon and change it every 6 months. No slime EVER! Thanks again to Glen :

By keeping the Norton pr-soaked it's ready to use anytime I need it!