Rika 5000 vs Rika 6000

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Rika 5000 vs Rika 6000

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I'm looking for the Rika 5000 without the base however it's hard to find. Will the Rika 6000 be an acceptable replacement and achieve similar results? Thanks!
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Well it's going to have some more polish and less bite. But the difference shouldn't be huge.
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What stone will precede or follow this stone?

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Either the Chosera 800 or 3000 before. I will strop with Enkay green afterwards for sure. I'd be interested in learning your thoughts if I would precede with 800 vice 3000. I am still learning. TY
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I would really wait for the Rika 5k twer it me. I don't own the 6k Rika but I would never part with my Rika 5k and if I dropped it on the floor and it broke into a million pieces,I would run to the computer and order a new one pronto.
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I agree. and enjoy the 5000. Many and many posts are on this forum about the Rika 5000 and how well liked it is. I have read nothing about the 6000. I would wait. If you do buy a 6000 please consider doing a full review.
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The Rika 5k is well liked on the other forum as well.
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Thanks so much folks!! I bought the 5K!
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Oh, It came in stock last night so that wasn't a long wait.
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Good deal. You will like it. Be sure to let us know what you think of it too.
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