Thread: What is the perfect size coticule?

I tend to like smaller hand-held sized stones. But I prefer ones on the narrower end of the spectrum as well. I have one coticule that I feel has the best dimensions out of all of them. It is roughly 8.5"x1.5"; A nice length for a long stroke, but fairly narrow.

Another size I feel is nice is a 6"x2". Hey, you don't even need a rectangular one either. The coticule in my avatar that is closest to the bottom is a great sized hone IMO. It kind of has the best of both worlds with a wider end and a narrow end.

I personally believe that there is no "perfect size". You just kind of get used to the size you have and learn how to make the most of it. Those last two sentences can surely be applied to more than just the size of hones......

Originally Posted by StraightRazorDave

Hey, you don't even need a rectangular one either. The coticule in my avatar that is closest to the bottom is a great sized hone IMO. It kind of has the best of both worlds with a wider end and a narrow end.

I didn't think of a bout. What a good idea. =)

One a side note, the reason I was considering the wider 2.5-3" stones is because it's easier to keep the blade flat. However, I guess a 2" wide will force me to learn how to keep a steadier hand, yes?

Thanx,
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Originally Posted by CJBianco

I However, I guess a 2" wide will force me to learn how to keep a steadier hand, yes?

IMO yes. When I first got into this mess (honing) I started with Lynn's DVD and since he prefers the stability of a solid surface as opposed to hand held that is what I went with. Recently I've been doing the hand held thing and liking it. If I was, like Lynn, honing many razors daily I would likely continue on my counter top.

Since I might only hone one or two razors every few days I am not finding hand held honing inconvenient. Matter of fact I really like the feedback I get through the hand holding the hone and I think it is probably easier to know that I'm getting full contact heel to point.