Thread: Loupe

Originally Posted by STF

I've always looked for a cheap loupe, obviously not necessarily the smartest idea if I want quality eh.

A good loupe will have a flat field of view with no noticeable distortion. One with lens coatings brings the colour spectrum onto the same plane making an edge appear better defined than with an un-coated one. The Belomo has both these attributes at a reasonable price point. When I was honing I use a 10X Belomo and viewed the edge under an architect swing arm table lamp similar to these https://www.amazon.ca/Globe-Electric...64298018&psc=1

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achromatic_lens

When you get a good loupe do a comparison to your old one.

Bob