Thread: Which Colicule could be used as a bevel setter?

Originally Posted by Steve56

It would be interesting to get So-San's take on it.

Cheers, Steve

Sorry, need to catch up here, who is So-San?

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I honestly don't

I tried to make an all natural set up a couple of times, there is no doubt there are several ways to "Make Do" but the 1k-ish Synthetics are just so good at what they do that it makes it a niche / eclectic way of bevel setting not to use them..

Sorry

Originally Posted by rodb

Same here, I've never found a natural stone under 3k stone that is better than the equivalent synthetic.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

When I think of setting a bevel on a Coticule it reminds me of that picture of a skeleton sitting in front of a computer with cobwebs and someone passing by and saying "computer been down long?"

I'm a believer in the right tool for the right job.

These quotes answer your question perfectly. I too have wanted a natural progression, but IME there is no better bevel setter than a synthetic like a Chosera 1K. Some are faster like the shapton gs series, but you had better use tape if you have some bevel work to do.

I have spent thousands of dollars on stones over the years and have found what works for me. I like to get to the finish line as quick as I can as easy as I can, then match the finisher to the particular razor's need. Setting a bevel on a polishing stone of course can be done done...but why? Use a bevel setter, then a pre polisher, a polisher, and a finisher for a razor.

So Yamashita, toolsfromjapan.com. He's a stone supplier in Oz, he and his father are a significant source of info on Japanese stones.

Cheers, Steve

Originally Posted by dta116

Sorry, need to catch up here, who is So-San?

Originally Posted by Steve56

So Yamashita, toolsfromjapan.com. He's a stone supplier in Oz, he and his father are a significant source of info on Japanese stones.

Cheers, Steve

Actually that's not him. So is Japan-tool.com

You are correct. Result of posting with an acute coffee deficiency early a.m. Apologies for the incorrect info.

Cheers, Steve

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Actually that's not him. So is Japan-tool.com

I have a BBW on the back of a coticule that can really set a bevel quick with a good slurry.

Thanks to everyone that replied to this thread, it really simplifies the decision making process when all get involved. I can tell you the answer is here for all of those wishing the same wish and realizing through the experience of others.

Thanks again. Dave