Norton 24336 Japanese-Style Combination Waterstone 4000/8000 Grit, 8-Inch by 3-Inch by 1-Inch

First off, this stone functions exactly as advertised. I was hesitant to use a waterstone because I had heard they could be a little tricky to get used to. They do require more maintenance than other sharpening systems, and natural stones have a reputation for needing more TLC than I was willing to put in. However, after reading several positive reviews of Norton stones, I decided to give this one a try. I was immediately impressed with the quality of the stone. There are no irregularities in the stone and it is dead flat right out of the box. It has enough heft to keep it in place with a minimum of effort. The combination of grits is exactly what you need to hone and polish a blade that already has an established edge. I used it on a 2" Hock plane iron and got it to a mirror polish in very little time. The instruction booklet packed with the stone is informative without being overwhelming. The plastic case is nice and is sturdy enough to protect the stone from accidental contact. The hinge of the box is solid plastic, so I'm not sure how long it will hold up after repeated use. I would definitely buy other Norton stones in the future.

a very good japanese sharpening stone that requires soaking in water for 15 minutes. I was able to sharpen my straight razor to a cutting edge I cut a piece of newspaper hanging free and I knew then it's sharp to shave with

È una pietra perfetta per affilare i rasoi a lama fissa. Assolutamente consigliata.

Perfection. Does not compare with the cheap stones, and justifies its price point. I have both this one now and a cheap set, they do not compare. Using it for a straight razor, that went from barely nicking my finger to sharp enough to pass the hair test. A 10min soak works best, case is fairly stable on wood and does not move during grinding.

Does it's job well.