Hello, I am new, and have a straight razor on the mail. If I have a #6000 japenese water stone, will that work for honing? I have it already for my knives (i like my knifes to be scary sharp). Or do I need to get a #8000 stone??
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P.S. I love how this forum lists me as a "Wannabe"
Ahhh, another Japanese waterstone fan! I don't go higher than 6000 with my knives, but one of my coworkers uses 4000 for sharpening, 8000 for honing, and 16000 for polishing his straight razor. If you have a quality knife shop nearby, have him sharpen your razor with a 16000 and see how you like it.