Originally Posted by
Lynn
Chosera 1K most of the time. I use some pressure when setting bevels and the Chosera 1K on the base works great, day in and day out. You could get one baseless and use the Steelex holders if that is your preference. It is really important though when honing razors to keep your pressure even through out the stroke with the spine and edge on the stone at the same time, so having a stable stone is more reliable in my opinion as you work up the grit progressions. Some people do hand honing, but I see this normally with smaller stones and at higher grit levels that require weight of the blade pressure only.