Norton flattening stone

[Monkeyboy]

I purchased the Norton flattening stone for lapping my 4/8k stone. I've since read that this is not the best tool to use because it will require flattening itself in time.

Has anyone used this and am I better off with sandpaper & a sheet of glass or piece of granite?

[Limey]

I don't know much about the Norton but I really like the DMT D8C for lapping.

[Sticky]

D8C here too. Double duty on your knives.

[GsSixgun]

The Norton lapping stone works just fine, just follow the directions that came with it.... And like everything having to do with straight razors use a light touch.....