Thread: Chinese hones: am I wasting my time??

First off, I would forget the HHT. Try cutting arm hair to gauge your edge quality or the TPT. The HHT is a fun test but the results vary too much for it to be dependable in determining a shave ready razor. In the end, the shave test is the one that counts. As for your hones, if you are comfortable with the results why look elsewhere. If you are planning on honing for hire that's another story. Also, if you find the sport of honing one that you want to get into and have a budget to support it have at it. In the end it looks like you are pleased with the results and are not planning on honing scores of razors so be happy and enjoy your hones and your straight razors.