“Seriously, though. Thank you. It's interesting how everything ties together.”


Realize that none of us are using the exact same stones, prepared in the exact same manner, and honing the exact same blade in the same condition with the same level of experience and technique. Talk about variables.

It is not surprising that results are not predictable, or technique uniformly agreed to. There is also myth and questionable information in razor honing, that has influenced honing instruction for years.

It was not that long ago, mid 90’s when on this fora and others, the ultimate razor edges were said to have come off a Coticule or 8k Norton hone and even then synthetics derided as tools for the unwashed, by some. Any disagreement soundly denounced, lapping film… heresy.

We have come a long way. The bottom line is, there are a host of variables that affect edge creation and performance.

Additionally the somewhat recent availability and use of affordable high magnification, to see firsthand, the results of technique and stone/grit performance, have allowed the user to make more educated honing, progression decisions and develop edges well past the 90’s standards in both level of sharpness and comfort.

Sharp is easy, Keen, and comfortable, a completely different challenge.