Diamond King Hone

[Carlo]

I picked up this little hone on ebay the other day; paid 20 bucks for it. I lapped it and took a few swipes on a razor that was starting to tug a bit. It seems to have keened up. I was wondering if anyone can tell me if this is faster or slower compared to a Naniwa 12k? The 12k is the only other hone that I own. I got it to give a couple of razors a touch up. Which should I be using first, the vintage barber hone or the 12k? Carlo

[hi_bud_gl]

Depends what are you trying to achieve.if you are in the bathroom and ready for shave find out your blade pulls a little use barber hone. 2-6 strokes then you done.
if you want to put final edge to the blade use Naniwa +diamond paste (srd has this).
hope this helps

[Carlo]

Yes, this was what I was looking for. Thanks. I have a Vintage Blades strop with the webbing. Should I look at getting a second webbing for some paste and keep one clean?

[nun2sharp]

I wouldnt worry about pastes if you have a hone like that.