Thread: What is a hybrid coticule?

I'm seeing some stones being referred to as a hybrid coti? What is different about them?

If they are talking about a hybrid, and not a combo, they are generally referring to a Les Latneues coticule. The hybrid layer is between the two surfaces of the Les Latneues. From what I'm reading, it is suppose to be some pretty good stuff, the hybrid layer. I just acquired my first coticule last week. It was advertised as a Les Latneues, but I'm thinking it is a La Dressante with a hybrid layer. Bart at coticule.be is the coticule expert there - knows his stuff.

Originally Posted by jerrybyers

If they are talking about a hybrid, and not a combo, they are generally referring to a Les Latneues coticule. The hybrid layer is between the two surfaces of the Les Latneues. From what I'm reading, it is suppose to be some pretty good stuff, the hybrid layer. I just acquired my first coticule last week. It was advertised as a Les Latneues, but I'm thinking it is a La Dressante with a hybrid layer. Bart at coticule.be is the coticule expert there - knows his stuff.

Thanks. Good stuff on bart's site.

it runs on the electric motor until the bevel is set then switches to the gas motor for the finishing

Originally Posted by gssixgun

it runs on the electric motor until the bevel is set then switches to the gas motor for the finishing

I imagine it would be a slow cutter?

'Hybrid' Coticules refer to ones that have this weird marbled gray and yellow backing instead of the normal BBW backing. These are typically found in the Les Latneuses layer, though some have emerged from other layers. It is extremely hard (lapping this side is a PITA) and will offer a different honing regime than the yellow part. Don't want to set bevels on it and in general is slow all around, BUT when used as a finisher only it leaves a very smooth edge. In general I find most coticule edges indistinguishable from each other, but razors finished on the hybrid layer I can generally tell take a smoother edge.

Originally Posted by jcsixx

I imagine it would be a slow cutter?

Depends on the layer. La Petite Prius is slower than Le Grosse Lexus.

Originally Posted by jcsixx

I'm seeing some stones being referred to as a hybrid coti? What is different about them?

It uses a battery for touchups, so that you only use fossil fuel when you're really setting bevels.
That way you have less impact on the environment.

Curious that if it were a natural formation they would call it a Hybrid?? Nature would more often have mutations but then who would buy a MUTANT HONE!(:-(