Thread: Arkansas hardness

I have a collection of stones, diamond, Japanese, Arkansas and Lapping film. I really love the lapping film for the very last finish. I prefer the Arkansas because they are less hassel than Japanese water stones. The have to soak so long. I have up to 15,000grit but the Arkansas I have soft, black and translucent. They do take a lot of work, slow and even control. I like the 3 inch because it covers most blades. Diamond I am not too fansey for as they seem to take of more than I want I have been doing this for 20 years and am still learning. Best Sharpening stores carry the lapping film. One sheet will cut three pieces and mounted on a flat, smooth surface it will service about 30 razors before having to change. if you have not tried them I would suggest that you give them a go. Be extra careful because you can cut them very easy.