Thread: CBN strops.... a thought

Originally Posted by Splashone

Once the bevel is set on a 1K moving up through 5K, 8K and then finisher is quite quick. To follow your logic, why not just use the finisher and only own one stone?

From what I understand, if the edge is in good condition and does not need to be reset, starting off with the finisher to refresh the edge is all you do need. If you don't need to reset the bevel, ever, then you need only a finishing stone (12K or higher). Please correct me if I am wrong.

Originally Posted by DoctorSaul

From what I understand, if the edge is in good condition and does not need to be reset, starting off with the finisher to refresh the edge is all you do need. If you don't need to reset the bevel, ever, then you need only a finishing stone (12K or higher). Please correct me if I am wrong.

But in your wording, you specifically said bevel set. I would say that if you know the history of the edge your statement about would be correct. I have never bought a razor that gave me with that information, therefore I start from a place where I know what to do. Set the bevel.

I'm getting confused. The photos show an edge that has some rough spots to my eye. Isn't the objective to hone the edge so that there is a consistency in "smoothness" from end to end (which should result in a comfortable shave)? Why would you use a 1K in your progression if the edge does not need to be reset? I'm still learning, so please don't be offended by my questions that may seem simplistic.

I don't believe anyone claimed they were using a 1K to do anything but a bevel set. You have the cart before the horse in your statement, the objective in honing is to have an edge that results in a close comfortable shave. Whether that is the smoothest, shiniest bevel or not is immaterial.

Yes, if the bevel and edge are good, possibly some micro-chipping you could get away with a good 12K like a Super Stone.

A 12K super stone can completely reset a bevel in about 100 laps or so.

But really the do-all stone is the 4/8K Norton, if you are going to paste, the 4/8 is all you need and then finish on .50 CBN. The 4k will easily set all but the major restore bevels and an 8K edge will polish nicely with Chrome Ox and .50 CBN.

You don’t need the 2 and 4um CBN.

Or an even better solution if you want a quick super fine edge is Lapping Film. Very inexpensive, super straight stria and edges, polish on .50 or .125um CBN.

If you are stropping on CBN make a foam core strop for your 2 and 4um don’t waste the nano cloth on anything larger than .50um.

There are many way to skin this cat…or shave them…