Lapping a Celebrated Water Razor Hone

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07-18-2011, 10:45 PM
MadsL

Lapping a Celebrated Water Razor Hone

I just got a Celebrated in the mail, sadly once I wiped of the crud I found it what I take to be chisel or woodworking tool marks. Not too deep scratches and the hone is relatively smooth to the touch. Thought I was getting a fairly unused one as the label was so good. Ah well..
Is it worth lapping these out? Or should I just lap flat as possible and hone above them?

http://i317.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/IMG_1934.jpg

Also any tips on lapping these as they are so narrow.
Tools available: I have a cheap cheap diamond plate at bout 800 - 1000 grit, a King 1200, a belgian coticule and just about any grade of sandpaper and a big old marble worksurface.

Once again, deeply grateful for the incredible expertise on this site. Thanks all.
07-18-2011, 10:50 PM
Joe Edson

Thuringians lap easy. Just use some 320 grit wet/dry sandpaper on a flat surface and it's like 5 minutes of work. Best of luck.
07-19-2011, 12:04 AM
Disburden

Lap on 325 dmt or wet/dry sandpaper, then polish on 1000 sandpaper. Finish with slurry stone for final smoothness.
07-21-2011, 05:23 PM
MadsL

Thanks for the help guys, all lapped up. First progression off this was a nice edge... 1200 King > Coticule > Celebrated
07-21-2011, 05:52 PM
Joe Edson

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Originally Posted by MadsL

Thanks for the help guys, all lapped up. First progression off this was a nice edge... 1200 King > Coticule > Celebrated

That's a nice progression. You should get a slight increase in keenness from your coticule edge going to the thuringian. I love both edges.