My King Combo 1/6K was about done and I was needing to replace a set. I wanted something different. Like not waiting 10-15 minutes to hone to soak. Love the feel of the King, but sometimes I just don't have the extra time to soak the stone. I liked the idea of the Shapton Glass, I know a lot of people like them. Then there was the Shapton Pro. I have a Shapton 12K pro, it is nice. Almost pulled the trigger on a set cause it was cheaper to get the 1, 5, 8, & 10 K. But sometimes my 12K feels like a rock broke loose and is under the edge. I have a Suehiro 20K Gokumyo, and love it. Would like to have the 10K, but it will have to wait. My Jnat, is awesome and will not separate from it. The Suehiro Cerax 1k is ok, does a good job, but again you have to soak it. I have been eyeballing Naniwa SS for a while. So today, I just pulled the trigger on a Naniwa SS set 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, & 12K. Yeah I know some will say I could have skipped the 3 & 10K, but I wanted them. Cause sometimes you don't need to go to a 1k, when a touch up on a higher grit will do the job.
Guess I am just going through the progression other have done. Seeking that magical stone and edge. Y'all enjoy the weekend!
Guess I am just going through the progression other have done. Seeking that magical stone and edge. Y'all enjoy the weekend!