Thread: "Barber's Razor Hone" ???

I have 3 barber hones. I lapped them and did 3 coats of the jelly on both sides. They really turned out nice. I dont see buying any others but if i do i will do this again.

So...how are you folks warming up the stone ...for the jelly ? Just hot tap water ? Thanks

I put mine on the stove warmer burner

I've used a heat lamp.

You can put them in a toaster oven, too. I'd recommend some type of tray to hold the mess.

Coat , heat, repeat, until it no longer sucks in anymore jelly. Wipe off access, let sit overnight. Hone is ready for use.

I did the heat lamp too. Set up on a table and kept checking it every 30 minutes or so. Flip and do it again. Just dont let the stone get too hot to touch. It dont need to be that hot.

Originally Posted by Gasman

I did the heat lamp too. Set up on a table and kept checking it every 30 minutes or so. Flip and do it again. Just dont let the stone get too hot to touch. It dont need to be that hot.

Right.! Just warmed up good. Like sitting in the sun, in July.

I have several, they are pretty much the same, as far as performance, though some say, some were finer than most.

Lots of old threads on which ones those were. Personally, I feel they are 6-8k finishers, and most are very aggressive. Which led to the massive edge and spine wear we often see.

It also harks to a simpler time of shaving, a barber hone, pasted strop to finish and linen and leather to shave.

They also make great Axe, Chisel, Draw Knife and Spokeshave hones that fit in a pocket or backpack.

Sun, hot water or hairdryer is more that enough to heat, Neetsfoot in a Zip-lock plastic bag, leave it in the sun, also works.