Quote Originally Posted by m0isty View Post
I have one of those Aloxite 200 hones, mine feels coarse and gritty. I was wondering if this is normal for these, or if the binder has broken down and allowing the grit to be released.
No, that is not normal. The Aloxite hone was similar in composition to the Sways. They are excellent hones. Without photos, I cannot speculate as to whether or not the hone is degrading, but if it is coarse, then you have nothing to lose by lapping it. Normally, I am loathe to lap a barber hone but you might as well lap this one as it might restore the surface.