Shapton 8000 Glass Stone

Use it to finish sharpening woodworking tools and kitchen knives and it’s large size, quick cutting action and the amazing finish it gives made it worth the money. Thanks also to mensbiz for the great price and service.

I'm a newcomer to honing so this review may be of interest to others who are considering making the change.
Went to the Melbourne store and spoke to Audric who was most helpful.
Between some advice from him and YouTube I though I'd give it a go.
The process of wetting the stone and honing your razor is actually quite simple and even therapeutic, like polishing shoes.
I picked up an old razor for peanuts to practice on but after hardly any time at all moved up to a new Dovo.
Ended up with the Shapton 4000, 8000 and Holder.
I have all but eliminated disposable razors from my life.
Totally worthwhile exercise, I recommend it.

A little bit new to cut throat shaving, purchased this as it already beveled and the first time I used it, it brought my razor back to better than new, I will definitely be buying the 4000 and 16000 in the near future. I collect old cut throats and would like to have them all shave ready .

I own Shapton 8000, 16000 & 30000 grit stones. It is wide enough for my straight razors. I honed the razors eight times each side. It produced a finish on my great great grandfather's Bengal razor, equal to a 'Feather Cut' disposable straight razor blade; which I swear is scalpel sharp. My razors were sharpened once like this in March and they are still sharp in October with a few slaps on a Dovo strop before each shave.

Love finishing off with an 8000 on my cut throat. I strongly encourage people to buy the 4000 and the 8000 together if possible.