Thread: The next step

Originally Posted by Gasman

I fell in that rabbit hole and I'm still trying to grab onto branches to slow down as I have 20 stones now. So think about what you really want from a stone and find the one that fits. If a Coti edge is to your liking, maybe a fancier Coti will calm the HAD for now.

At the highest of my had I had 10 cotis 5 barber hones and a couple synthetic stones. Buying the stones and using them is fun, but the worst part was trying to get rid of the ones I didn’t need anymore. Lol it’s heartbreaking!

So, assuming you are looking for more keenness, your choices are Paste, 20k or film, or Jnat.

Pick up a bottle of CBN, lots written about it, .50 or .25 um. Spray on a dedicated strop and strop.

You could bite the bullet and pick up a 20k. which is where you will end up if you make incremental stone purchases chasing keeness.

If you want to see if that is something you really want before making a substantial stone investment, try film you can go to a .50um -20k equivalent for just a few dollars, a glass tile and a couple pieces of film are all you need.

The beauty of film or a 20k is you can dial in the keenness or aggression and always dial it back with coticule, same for paste.

The other alternative is go Jnat, which can be another pricy proposition of a couple hundred dollars and there is a learning curve. Here again a lot of good information is written about Jnats.

You could always send one out and have it honed on the stone of choice to find out what you like. Cheaper than buying a stone u end up not liking

Good idea Mike. This would be a good way to go for finding what you like.

Some good suggestions here. Trying the film is a good start then try the CBN. Sending it out to someone with a specific hone is also good.
I am still mired in the RAD & HAD rabbit hole !