I've used these sheets and I like them better for my woodworking tools than I do for straight razors. I use them on a piece of float glass. To me they're a bit messy and I don't get as fine an edge as I do with a razor hone (on a straight razor). Try one of the belgian coticules on your straight razor and also on your woodworking tools. I guarantee you will be delightfully surprised! I have a number of customers who make violins, guitars, lutes, dulcimers, etc. (to me that's the ultimate in woodworking) and they love their coticules. They often buy the odd-shaped bout stones and wear specifically shaped grooves for gouges. The bout is also good for plane blades and at $55 they're a good buy.