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    Senior Member singlewedge's Avatar
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    Default Do I need a Bout for my JStr8?

    I have taken the edge as far as I can take it with my C12k and my Swaty and my Crom Ox. I Think the edge could do with a little more smoothness/sharpness.

    Is this something than a bout can do?

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    Short answer: smoothness yes, sharpness no.

    (Seeing the recent controversy over this matter, other more experienced members will undoubtedly chime in.)

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    What hones are you using before you get to the Chinese 12k, Swaty and chrom ox ?
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    So color me confused.

    I was told by some here to use a 12k only to get the edge on the Jstr8. Which is what I did. Took me forever. Anyway, I notice that is it sharp. I guess If I went to 24k or 16k that may give me what I want.

    Just wondering because honing one of these is vastly different than a standard str8. So consider me a noob here.

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