Fine naturals and steel quality
Afternoon!
I'm reading a post on the Special Stone thread and need a little clarification. I'll post the quote first then ask my question. Thanks in advance.
Quote:
Dale; to answer your question, Yes it could be better than an Escher edge. First you have to learn how to use the stone properly. Then you have to have really good razor steel. This is why I wanted to hone your Le Jaguar for you. You have to shave with it to believe it. Most razors can not take this fine of a stone. The edge will crumble. I have killed many.
MIke
I understand this applies to all fine natural stones.
So, what exactly is really good razor steel? I have assortments of Solingen's,, a few Sheffields... I'm pretty new to this sport, so please understand that I'm not intending to start a controversial thread, but I'd like to get to the bottom of it. I'd rather avert the potential for destruction should I acquire a fine natural stone.
Very Respectfully,
Simon
ps-I asked the question somewhere else, but I like a diverse selection of opinions and I can think of no better place to pop the question.
Fine naturals and steel quality
My thinking is that these very fine stones you talk about in this thinking "Special Stones" are not only finishing stones by their properies, they are also able to remove a lot of material/metal on a short time frame or other way around with some strokes....so this could be the explanation that on "not so hard steel" the material is moved away to fast...there was a recommandation from Mike only do some strokes and not too much....
