King Midas 2-Sided Barber Hone

Just picked this up on Ebay :

KING MIDAS TWO SIDED RAZOR HONE on eBay.ca (item 300513037134 end time 16-Jan-11 20:00:14 EST)

Does anybody know anything about these? I've heard of them before, but no real details.

Also does anybody know which side is the finer and which side is the coarser.

Looking to use this to touch up/refresh my razors.

Thanks guys:beer1:

PS. I couldn't really find anything on google :p

anybody? :confused::cry:

I really can't find any info this anywhere.

Thanks again guys

Try searching the honing forum for "King Midas". Maybe someone's posted about it before.

i have couple of them. great hone. you will love it.
it is not as aggressive as Carborandum.
will put fine edge.
stamped side is fine side.
have fun.

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Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

i have couple of them. great hone. you will love it.
it is not as aggressive as Carborandum.
will put fine edge.
stamped side is fine side.
have fun.

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Thanks for the reply!

What grit would you compare the coarser side to..ie, what would I use it for. Obviously the stamped side i use like a regular barber hone (finishing/touch up) but what about the coarser side?

4k level

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Originally Posted by canuckblade

Thanks for the reply!

What grit would you compare the coarser side to..ie, what would I use it for. Obviously the stamped side i use like a regular barber hone (finishing/touch up) but what about the coarser side?

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4k level

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4k level



4k level

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Hmm interesting, so I could use this side similar to a 4k norton then?


Also, do you use lather on yours when you use it?

I saw a pic of instructions for it before that mentioned do not use lather with it, but a lot of people say to use lather with your barber hone.

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Originally Posted by canuckblade

Hmm interesting, so I could use this side similar to a 4k norton then?


Also, do you use lather on yours when you use it?

I saw a pic of instructions for it before that mentioned do not use lather with it, but a lot of people say to use lather with your barber hone.

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using lather.oil or water or dry depends on stones. if your stone says don't use then don't.
i use dry and just test purposes only.
Yes you can use as a 4k level similar to norton 4k level.

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Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

using lather.oil or water or dry depends on stones. if your stone says don't use then don't.
i use dry and just test purposes only.
Yes you can use as a 4k level similar to norton 4k level.

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Thanks for all the replies!

How many laps do you usually do (fine side) and what do you go to after (linen, Cr0 etc.)?

I just did about 5 laps and then 20 leather after before my shave and I didn't really notice any difference :s

it depends previous condition of the edge.
if 5 didn't do the job go head make 5 more and see. you can do 5 each time and check the edge.just don't too many laps.
will brake the edge,

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Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

it depends previous condition of the edge.
if 5 didn't do the job go head make 5 more and see. you can do 5 each time and check the edge.just don't too many laps.
will brake the edge,

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Thanks!

I'm gonna re-visit the how-to honing videos on here and see what I'm missing, could be my technique.

Would this hone be suitable for finishing after an 8k norton?

I'm currently thinking this progression: 4k, then 8k, then the barber hone, then pasted CrO strop.

Does that make sense?

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Originally Posted by canuckblade

Would this hone be suitable for finishing after an 8k norton?

I'm currently thinking this progression: 4k, then 8k, then the barber hone, then pasted CrO strop.

Does that make sense?

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Unfortunately the only way you will find out is to try it. But...before you try it be sure your getting a very good shave from the 8K. If your not, then you will never know if its the barber hone or a lack of time on the 8K. An 8K hone is more than adequate to achieve an excellent shaving edge.

Hope this helps, :D