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12-20-2011, 03:44 PM #1Si vis pacem para bellum
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Gifted a "set" of hones...
A buddy recently gifted me a set of completely unused hones (he is getting out the the hobby for unexplained reasons). They are
1 Norton 4K
1 Norton 8K
1 balsa bench hone untreated (but a tub of green paste)
1 PHIG
All my razors, except for the Hart gifted to me from my wife, were honed by Lynn at purchase. I really only wish to maintain the edge on my razors, but would like to hang on to the stones in the event that I come across something vintage that needs some work.
My question is this... would the PHIG be fine for maintenance, probably supplemented with the pasted balsa, or should I search around and find a barbers hone at some point in time?
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12-20-2011, 03:46 PM #2Poor Fit
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In answer to your question...yes, the PHIG and pasted balsa should do a fine job for maintaining an edge
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12-20-2011, 03:53 PM #3Just a guy with free time.
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Yeah, I think you're good to go. If you get a barber hone, it'll just be to see for yourself. That's why I got my five.
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12-20-2011, 03:55 PM #4Si vis pacem para bellum
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Much appreciated. I guess I'll set the Norton's in the workshop for a rainy day
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12-21-2011, 06:00 AM #5Still Learning
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lap that Guangxi hone flat, and lap it fine.
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12-21-2011, 06:36 AM #6Senior Member
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next time you have a friend who doesn't need something... send him my way
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12-22-2011, 10:11 AM #7Still Learning
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what kind of paste is the green paste?
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12-22-2011, 02:32 PM #8Si vis pacem para bellum
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It's an unmarked tub, but I asked him where he got it. I believe it is chrome ox from Classic Shaving. Looks similar in packaging
The Classic Brand Lapping Pastes, 2oz
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12-22-2011, 03:03 PM #9Si vis pacem para bellum
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I'm seeing if I can convince him to let me have first crack at his collection of razors. I think I've got just about eveything else that he had, including a couple strops that I'll wind up pasting/spraying, I'm sure.
Originally Posted by 96firephoenix
next time you have a friend who doesn't need something... send him my way
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12-24-2011, 08:23 PM #10Senior Member
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Yep, I own all those as well, along with a bunch of others, but that was basically my starter set as well, throw in a 800 and 1k King, and a DMT D8C with stone holder. I also added a diamond felt paddle strop, the CrOx and balsa paddle.
I used my PHIG as a barber hone for quite a while until I found barber hones. I leave my phig now for a finisher and use my barbers for maintenance. Just a fun way to use as many stones as I can.
You will find that the 4k works wonders on knife edges as well. The 8k polishes knifes very nicely too.
Just my 2 cents mate!!
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