Thread: Belgian coticule, clarifications

Originally Posted by Bart

It seems to me that the Coticule with water is still abrasive enough to improve, or at least polish the edge without dulling it.


Bart.

Like you, I think that that applying grit rating to the Belgians is a bit useless. However, I've noticed that you always (correct me if I'm wrong) talk about finishing with water. On mine I find that the finest finish (confirmed today) is on dry. Once the water is pushed off by the edge like a film, I go dry and the edge is great. Do you think this is just my hone (or me)? I only ask because I've noticed that you rarely, if ever, talk of dry honing on a coticule and I'd like your opinion.