Thread: How many years of use could I expect out of a 1 x 3 x 8 waterstone?

Half is 4000 and the other half 8000. Brand Norton.

If I would use it to maintain just one straight razor which is used to shave everyday?

To maintain just one razor?

I'd guess about 150 to 200 years.

Yeah, that hone should easily outlive the razor and the one after that...

I don't know for sure, but given your scenario you might never consume the whole stone. Someone like Lynn, who has worn out several 4K/8K Nortons, might be able to make an educated guess. I think it will last long enough that it's projected life span is sort of a non-issue.

I can sorta answer that and Lynn for sure can...

My 220-1k Norton I wore through the 1k side at about 4000 razors..

My 4k/8k has seen about 3500 razors now the 4k side is just a touch over half gone, and the 8k side has barely any wear at all showing..

I seriously doubt you lap near as much as I do either so lets just do the math..

1 razor honed say 4 times per year, at the very least it should last 1000 years

Let me know if I was right OK ???

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I can sorta answer that and Lynn for sure can...

My 220-1k Norton I wore through the 1k side at about 4000 razors..

My 4k/8k has seen about 3500 razors now the 4k side is just a touch over half gone, and the 8k side has barely any wear at all showing..

I seriously doubt you lap near as much as I do either so lets just do the math..

1 razor honed say 4 times per year, at the very least it should last 1000 years

Let me know if I was right OK ???

That's a bunch of razors.....

Several life times if all you are doing is maintaining one razor. I agree with Glen's math.

Originally Posted by Joed

Several life times if all you are doing is maintaining one razor. I agree with Glen's math.

I agree that we should all meet back here then and see if I was right..

You guys in???? I'll buy the drinks..

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I agree that we should all meet back here then and see if I was right..

You guys in???? I'll buy the drinks..

I'm in!

1 razor honed say 4 times per year, at the very least it should last 1000 year

Glen, quick question, is this including touch ups? I have to touch up some of my razors more then others, due to the nature of the blade, and my beard. My big W&B's and my German steel full hollows don't need much touch up, but my other softer steel English blades def need some touch ups on the 8k and 12k, probably every 3 months sometimes less. Is this a normal process?