Thread: Coticle or Llyn Idwal as a finisher?

They are both natural stones. This means they both vary considerably. They are both in my experience, finishing hones. I've only used one Idwall, but it surpassed most coticules I have tried. I also think the Idwall is an underrated, largely unknown hone. The question is, would you be able to tell the difference in the edge left by each?

Second, some coticules can do more than simply finish. If you can acquire the right one, you need not possess an artificial hone of grit greater than 3K. Some will uphold that they can be used after a 1K artificial in a progression, and it is possible to start a fire with a pair of damp sticks. You are likely to require at least an 8K finish before progressing to an Idwall however.