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Thread: Finishing Stone vs Pasted Strop
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03-14-2007, 02:20 PM #4
Some guys consider the pasted paddles cheating, because they're easier to use and seem to produce a slightly weaker edge than stones do.
They do go up higher in grit though (unless you want to shell out hundreds of dollars for a high grit Shapton). After a lot of experimenting I've found that an edge finished on a 12-15K stone isn't sharp enough for my beard. I need to at least go up to .5 microns, which is in the 30-50K range if I recall correctly.
I'd say start with the pasted paddle, because you'll probably want one later anyway. Then get a more expensive finishing stone if you feel the need.
My situation is pretty unusual, though, and I'm hoping that someday I'll be able to use an edge that's finished to a lower grit.
Good luck,
Josh