I'm working on a goofy project, I have my grandfathers coti (well, mine now ) and my Oohira japnese hone that both seem to be about the same lvl of polish. I know the cutting medium on the coti's are rounded and polish extreamly well and have a great shave off them. I'm currious of the edge off my Oohira is the same or not.

I have of late been doing a few laps on the Oohira than a few off the Coti and a few laps on Cro2 leather. I've been playing with the idea of not using the Cro2 leather and try a shave off the coti just to see what it's like. Using the same razor, than going off the Oohira to see if there is a difference. I know that my use of the Oohira to Coti to Cro2 leather keeps my edges nicely. I'm currious if I'm overdoing it or if this progression is what is needed. I wish I had 2 razors that where exactly the same to test side by side. Even the ones I have (Robesons) that are from one line of manufacture have to many variables between them.

Has anyone (I'm sure someone out there has) done anything like this? My Oohira hone cost me $50 so I'm sure I can get a finer stone, but my current line up is set by the all powerful (empty) wallet... So I'm using what I have.

I'd love to read about anyone elses experiments and what they came up with.