Thread: Stone just to maintain a sharp edge not for restoration advice please.

The Pike you mentioned earlier is a good brand, check it out for cosmetic and structural flaws and you should be OK.

I just got a barbers home from Glen (gssixgun)a couple of weeks ago. I'm a noob and I wanted one for the same reason. I've used it a couple of times and it is great. The one I got was already lapped and was pretty inexpensive--he gets new ones in from time to time and he's also very helpful around here. You might want to check him out--he's in the Members Services section of the classified.

Originally Posted by pitbulls20

Thanks for the replies. I sent Utopia a PM so just waiting it out

I liked the suggestions of the linked Ebay stone above and the woodcraft hone. Though $24 shipped sounds good for the ebay one I just wonder if its an OK stone.

I bought this stone a month ago.
I am not an expert but I find it excellent for maintaining a sharp edge.

Originally Posted by Slur

I bought this stone a month ago.
I am not an expert but I find it excellent for maintaining a sharp edge.

Gotta agree with most everything Slur has said in this thread. The Chinese Natural Polishing Stone from Woodcraft.Com is awesome and inexpensive. It builds a good slurry without much work, cuts glacially slow and leaves a fine, FINE edge when it's done. I went with the cheaper option (the $20 8x2x1) and I seriously doubt I will wear it out in my lifetime. My greatgrandkids will probably still be using it...

Just wanted to post a thanks for the advice. I am now waiting to find a deal on Ebay.

I came here today to post virtually the same thing. I just want to put an already very sharp edge back to what it was when I bought the razor. I'm in the UK and I'm having trouble finding a barber hone.

This is all I can find on Ebay

But taking the P&P in to account I could buy A small Belgian Blue Waterstone for £18

Chinese 12K is a great option.