Thread: Lapping a Clonet

I have lapped and re hydrated just about every barber hone I have acquired. The only ones that have been damaged by lapping were Sears Craftsman BHs. I have destroyed three of those (yep kind of a slow learner). Every other of the 50 or so BHs from lakesides to panamas to swattys to aparts, to rubys etc have done just fine and been brought back to life. having said that I agree completely with the starting principle of if it ain't broke don't fix it. If the hone works as is leave it alone.

Originally Posted by Lazarus

If the hone works as is leave it alone.

Just to heap onto the pile, this is where I sit with it. If you bought a hone to use, and the surface is too roughed up (like the pair I bought) Might as well try to save them. BUT if there's a usable surface and it hones a blade, let it ride.

That one doesn't look too bad. I'd maybe wrap a little sand paper around a pen or pencil and clean up the chips on the edge. That's about it.