Thread: Finishing hone best value, Coticule or other??

I have limited honing experience far as razors go. Been making steady progress but still a lot to learn. I am starting to want a finishing hone, I have Norton 220-1k, 4k-8k and then of course my strop. I have not went to pastes or Crox crayon. So I am wondering what is my next hone? I understand there is preference on my part but for the best value what would you fine folks recommend? I have been looking on line at Coticules and they seem fairly reasonable I spose but if you go that route are you better off to get the rectangle cut or just go with the (Bout) I believe it was called? I appreciate any insight and direction as always. Thank you for reading .

So, how are your edges now?

An 8K edge should provide a nice shave with linen and leather.

Much better with Chrome Oxide, about 10-15 bucks for a lifetime supply and a way more polished edge than a coticule and tons less learning curve.

Stick with a synthetic progression, the 12k Naniwa is a no-brainer super shaving edge. Few Naturals can compare with it.

Larger is always better.

Good to know so far I can get a shave edge with out discomfort was just kinda looking toward the next level is all. Plus I like sharpening stones I guess the only reason I have stayed away from Crox is because I don't want to buy another strop I know I can get a cheap paddle just haven't. Thanks for the info Euclid I appreciate it.

Look at it from my side. I bought a bout 8 and a naniwa 12k. Same price, but the naniwa is easily my favorite for 2 simple reasons. Precision and simplicity. No two coticules are the same and you have to learn their individual quirks, I have not perfected mine yet. The 12k takes a few laps to get a perfect edge, no slurry, running water or anything.

OTOH, coticules are fun because of the individuality and difficulty.


TL;DR buy a naniwa if price and ease are top priorities.

I guess mostly price is a priority if I spend gobbs of $ on a stone my next post might be for an apartment for rent Thank you for the added info dinnermint. Just taking it all in and going to go from there

Yea, if you want another stone, the 12k Naniwa is the way to go.

You don’t need another strop for Chrome Oxide, a piece of cardboard, a 5 gallon, paint stir stick, any clean leather or cotton weave belt or a couple dollars, worth of nylon strapping from a fabric store.

Here are some photo of making a Polyester canvas strop, for about 10 bucks. It is great for paste and a yard of fabric, will make a boat load of strops. Yard of fabric, and 2, 2-inch D rings from Ace hardware and a roll of iron on fusing tape.

Naturals are a whole other kettle of fish, and learning curve.

Another vote here for the 12k. Repeatable dependability. I would love to one day move to natural stones but I'm still a novice. A few laps in the 12k and I know I've for a finished edge. It's a bit of money up front but if your only touching up your razors it will last a lifetime. Hope that helps.

Phil

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That is great I now remember seeing your thread on this at one time. It seems like the 12k is a pretty strong runner and the strop idea is super. Thanks again for the helpful info.

You are 3.5 hours from my house, but only a half hour away from Mainaman's house. If you would like to try out some hones in person, all you need to do is ask.

^^^^ This right here makes this place awesome. I love the willingness to see others succeed

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