Thread: Complete the progression, a FUN exercise!:)

I have tried most of the combinations and others, not listed. It really does not matter, if you are finishing on a 12k Super Stone and or a SG20. I usually mix the 1-12k stones, with a variety of stone, almost daily and there is no difference on the finished edge.

If you are going to jump to a natural finisher the 8K, Naniwa old Snow White Junpaku, is a nice pre-finish stone, but not, that much nicer than a Norton 8k that it would make, that much of a difference. But if you finish on a 12k, higher or natural, then it makes no difference.

Mix and match makers, as long as, they are quality stones. The low grit stones don’t matter, especially if you are not pro-honing.

What matters is setting a bevel fully, on an 800 - 4k, and finishing the edge as straight as possible. Technique and experience.

Hone a thousand razors, with the progression you have, then decide.

My favorite progression is: secure blade in scales with rubber bands, cover with bubble wrap, place in box then send it to someone that knows what the heck they are doing.

I've actually had successes in honing, but I'd rather let someone else do the heavy lifting, then just maintain with stropping and a 12k SS. For some strange reason, I like the tension of sending your baby out, then the anticipation of her return.

I don't think the progression is crucial. The end result is likely to be the same whatever you do.

I can get by just fine with nothing but a barber hone, but that was not what the OP asked.

Originally Posted by Utopian

I can get by just fine with nothing but a barber hone, but that was not what the OP asked.

This. I can get by with a 1K bevel setter and a Barber hone. But, you can't stop HAD. Sure he can get along perfectly fine with his Norton hones. But even if he chose to stick with them, there'd still be that Naniwa itch just waiting to be scratched. If not now, then later on down the line. All you can really do is tell someone which hone(s) you'd pickup and why. What they do with that information is up to them.

Originally Posted by Marshal

I can get by with a 1K bevel setter and a Barber hone.

Nah...

You don't need the 1k.



Back when all I had was a couple of barber hones, I assumed that I could not use much pressure and so a typical bevel set took a couple of hours. Now, I can do a bevel set on an average undamaged full hollow in about 10-15 minutes on a Swaty.

That is, I CAN and I HAVE, but I ain't gonna do it again unless it's to prove it to someone else!

The 1k is more of a want. I've gotten spoiled. I have learned you can do a lot with a Swaty. More than I would've suspected, and faster at that. But as you said, not something I'd want to do regularly.

Originally Posted by Utopian

I can get by just fine with nothing but a barber hone

oh boy...

Originally Posted by Utopian

That is, I CAN and I HAVE, but I ain't gonna do it again unless it's to prove it to someone else!

hummmmm .. should I..... .... .... .... naaaah!, I believe you!

Eventually I'll get a second camera and then I can do a proper set of honing videos. When that happens, I'll do full Swaty honing. Don't hold your breath though.

Originally Posted by Marshal

The 1k is more of a want. I've gotten spoiled. I have learned you can do a lot with a Swaty. More than I would've suspected, and faster at that. But as you said, not something I'd want to do regularly.

Is that not a bit contradictory?