Originally Posted by
zib
Glen, I've always read it takes 100 laps with water and 50 with the slurry. I do 50 with the slurry. It's not the 50 laps that prevents me from using the 12k, it's the soaking. Your supposed to soak the thing for 30 mins. When I decide to hone, I really don't like waiting 30 mins. It's for this reason, I'm thinking of going to a Shapton 16k. I will say this, When I've used the 12k with a slurry, the results were favorable. I found the blade to sharp, yet smooth. When I used Diamond pastes, it's sharp, but maybe too keen. That's where the irritation comes in.. I keep notes on the razors I hone. Everyone I've taken to the C12k are favorable. Worth the effort IMHO.....Rich