Naniwa Economical Stones

[Lomez]

You guys ever try these? Look like a nice cheap bevel setter.
http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Naniwa-Economical-Waterstone--P558.aspx

*They have a 1/3 combo stone too.. could be a nice set up for using a natural.
I asked CS vis email what they thought about the feedback , ill post their reply here when I get it.

 

[hthomas]

I haven't tried one but I hear they are good stones. They are waterstones (require a soaking period before use) where as the superstones and specialty stones are ceramic and are spray go type stones.

 

[Lomez]

Reply: ..more similar to norton stones.

 

[SliceOfLife]

They look pretty interesting. Alternatives to nortons 4k that aren't crap or far more expensive are few and far between. If the 3k is better than a Masahiro, then I could definitely see them having their uses. The 1/3k combo stone and a SS5k/SP6k would be a nice cheap setup that could give you a full synthetic path to lead up to a finisher of your choice for even a bit less than the Norton set.

 

[buca3152]

They all work, There are considerations if your planing on honing all day or time is of the essence. Ive used the super stones, but no first hand on this.

 

[Lord Fatboy]

A little on the small side for synths imo, but I may get the 3000g Economical to try (between the 1k SS & 4k Gouken)

 

[Sharpchef]

i only know the 1k of this series and it is crap compared to SS or Chosera/Pro Stones.... For Razors maybe a cheap bevel setter, but nothing more, i think King stones are better.

Greets Sebastian.

 

[kcb5150]

For dirt cheap, even though it is an anemic size I think I would rather have the suehiro 1/3 for a combo...king 1k is almost free and full size

 

[Jnatcat]

Have never used these but they look pretty narrow at just over 2" so if you new to honing you will have to do an X stroke, not a big deal to do it but starting out you should keep it as simple as possible, I started on Naniwa's (not these) and found they clogged fairly easily, you will also need a lapping plate to keep them flat but if on a budget I would try them.

 

[Alum of Potash]

For dirt cheap, even though it is an anemic size I think I would rather have the suehiro 1/3 for a combo...king 1k is almost free and full size

There is a bigger Suehiro 1k/3k out there and it's great in my opinion. Around 2-5/8" x 7-1/2".

I haven't used the Naniwa economy line.

 

[Slash McCoy]

Do yourself a favor and get a chosera, or at least a SS for be el setting. If you need to economize, get a piece of heavy glass that you can stick sandpaper to. Works great, if you apply the paper perfectly flat and smooth. Use only a whiff of 3M or Loctite spray adhesive on a very clean surface.

I have never tried the naniwa economy stones but just the replies in this thread would discourage me.

I have used a King but I don't like how soft it is. Got to lap often, but it does do the job I must admit.