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

For the hobbyist as most are, you would have to hone 1.8 razors a day for five years to get to the 1000 razor mark. So, with great respect, most honers out there will never be able to perform the test described.

Originally Posted by bobski

For the hobbyist as most are, you would have to hone 1.8 razors a day for five years to get to the 1000 razor mark. So, with great respect, most honers out there will never be able to perform the test described.

I wonder if it was a figure of speak.... or if it was actually a 1000 stones... after 1000 razors probably my Nortons will need to be replaced anyway

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Is that not a bit contradictory?

I don't think it is. I've learned to set bevels and work small chips out without a 1K, but I would much rather have one. I've been surprised by the versatility and speed of the Swaty (and just about every other finishing type hone I own). And learned to do a lot, with only a little. But that doesn't mean that I'm going to be paring down the hone collection to a single stone, or even single progression of stones, any time soon.

He who dies with the most toys wins, or so I read from a wise fellow on these forums.

Edit: Besides, there's a reason I'm slowly working toward the Shapton version of the hone progression I suggested on the first page. Naturals and barber hones are fun, but it's hard to beat a solid run of synthetics when you don't want to spend all day just honing a restoration, new purchase, pocket or kitchen knife.

I was referring to a 1K. Did it with barber's hones, yes. Never again, Yes!
The 1k hone is indispensable, I think?

Hmm...I'll agree with that. I called it a want because it can be done without. But I wouldn't want to. It's one of those tools I don't use often, but when I do I'm sure glad I've got it on hand.

So, we don't need a 1k hone for setting bevels, all we need is a barber hone, and the progression doesn't matter either. Ok good luck with that.

Originally Posted by bobski

For the hobbyist as most are, you would have to hone 1.8 razors a day for five years to get to the 1000 razor mark. So, with great respect, most honers out there will never be able to perform the test described.

1.8 razors a day times X 365 days X 5 years? 1 X 365 X 5 = 1, 825

Don't go bringing math into the equation!

Thank God I don't shave with my calculator.... Lol

Originally Posted by ace

1.8 razors a day times X 365 days X 5 years? 1 X 365 X 5 = 1, 825

Get'm Ace !!