Originally Posted by
stoneandstrop
Well, I guess we have a different opinion of what a Coticule edge is then.
When I go to a Coticule from an 8k synth it is not even close to a "maxed out edge" yet with water alone and the Coticle I end up with a true finished edge.
When using only a Coticule from start to end you sure do end up with a different beast. I would say an absolutely inferior edge.
IMO, slurrying a stone many times(not all) creates such a rough edge that the base stone cannot recover fully from the damage created. Its like starting with a poor base - you will never achieve the same results that you would from a good base.
If you want the best results from anything you have to start with the best base you can.
This doesn't mean your final edge is not from your finish stone(Coticule) it just means you are getting the most and full potential from that stone.
Some here seem to think that to get a true stones edge you must use only that stone for it to be considered such.
I guess we are all shaving off our bevel setter and there is no such thing as a finisher unless you start with one. I just can't agree with that thinking, it makes no sense to me.
If your next or final stone improves the existing edge in terms of keeness and smoothness then your edge has been changed.
I have said many times. A one stone honing will never give the same results as a progressed edge even if you finish on the same stone. It just won't happen!