Thread: How do you store your hones?

Originally Posted by Mikeinri

I see many of you bubble wrap and put in cloth etc. is that just for transport or should they all not touch each other?

I don't think there is any problem with them touching as you can remove them without scratching them. I try to leave a small space between them to avoid this.

Some might be more sensitive than others.

Mine are all in cardboard boxes with the idea that the cardboard protects them from light scratches and bumps while still allowing water vapor to escape in case they are inadvertently stored before being completely dry.


I also use the empty boxes as drying racks as can be seen with the King 800 on the right side.

Originally Posted by Mikeinri

Attachment 189175I have been keeping in shoe and cigar boxes but the shoebox of hones was in garage that's about 20 degrees, so just took out and will keep inside where dry and warm. Is it ok to keep them touching other stones just sitting in a box? Not worried about breaking them so much as the just sit there under the bed. I see many of you bubble wrap and put in cloth etc. is that just for transport or should they all not touch each other?

I am glad to see that I am not the only one who keeps them under the bed. For my favorites and general use I prefer under the couch [In the living room.] for easier access!

my synthetics go on a shelf /bookcase type thing next to my razor work tools ect !! my coticule's and thuri's

are in a foam lined box that i keep under my pillow guarded at night !

Hello this is how I store mine! miss three synthetics by the way!

Originally Posted by guillaume

Hello this is how I store mine! miss three synthetics by the way!

Nice stuff! Do you hone razors on the scythe hone?

Hi Utopian, No not anymore

I have tried it on really damaged edges with several layers of tape on the spine, it worked;
Now I have a DMT.

Originally Posted by gooser

srry ! dont know why it double posted !!

Edit post , delete

Originally Posted by edhewitt

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tried it .. computer was running super slow and froze twice !! perhaps again i will try

Originally Posted by gooser

tried it .. computer was running super slow and froze twice !! perhaps again i will try

Now we are both going to have a bunch of posts to delete or this will make no sense