Thread: A magnified comparison of many honing results

Originally Posted by Vasilis

Mr Tim, I have to ask, where did you find this Chinese stone from the photos? Seems a bit finer than most of the Chinese hones out there.

They vary wildly, I have two bought from the same seller, one is average and nothing special, the second is awesome and can hang with some darn nice expensive finishers.

I know. I have 4 so far. I thought that his seller might have higher standards or something like that.

Originally Posted by HNSB

This has been in our library since February, 2009: Bevels produced by various hones - Straight Razor Place Wiki

Funny, I was thinking the same thing

"Everything old,is new again"



Unless you use the search feature. Or read the wiki

Membudo - Don't worry about it. They have been part of the wiki for a long time. Just don't try to draw too many conclusions from those photos.

Vasills - That Chinese hone came from Woodcraft. It is the large size. The thing to remember is all hones need to be properly lapped before use. The Chinese hones are especially bad from the quarry. Lapped to 2000 grit, they make a pretty good finish hone. Don't plan to move much metal with them though...

Tim Z.