Originally Posted by
JimmyHAD
I don't know the hone. Guys who are real knowledgeable on barber hones, Utopian, Sticky, or Randy might recognize it. IME barber hones that are two sided generally have instructions either on the hone or with the box saying 'use this side first' or something like that. If it is a razor hone, and not a knife or tool hone, you might be able to figure out which side is finer by testing a razor or two on it. The general consensus AFAIK is that the Spyderco rods are not suitable for honing a straight razor. I would stay away from those if it was me. :gl: