Thread: Beginners Question

Originally Posted by MrClean

Hey guys quick question. Looking into a hone but I need to try to be frugal about it. Would something like this work?

Not a good choice.

However you are linking to woodcraft so
consider the 15/5/0.3 Pinnacle abrasive film
solution. If you have a flat granite tile
from a partial box or some plate glass (flat)
at a home center you might save a buck.

15micron is about a 1000 grit.
0.3 is finer than 8K...

EDIT:
If you already own a good black Arkansas
it is OK to try but I do not recommend you
run out and buy one for a razor.

The best bet first hone to purchase is
most likely a 4K/8K Norton or perhaps
the 3K/8K Naniwa. If you are lucky and
find an inexpensive barber hone that may also
be sufficient.