Thread: Ebay Chinese 12k water stone

Originally Posted by bmilesmiles

I just thought of another question. Occasionally when I'm finishing my razor I get a sort of suction that makes the razor stick and sometimes dig in and mess up the edge. Drawing the blade across the stone would solve the problem but most people don't do that with an 8k. Suggestions?

I believe that's what some members refer to as sticktion, and it's a good thing. Just need to be wary of it and keep the blade moving.

Originally Posted by bmilesmiles

I just thought of another question. Occasionally when I'm finishing my razor I get a sort of suction that makes the razor stick and sometimes dig in and mess up the edge. Drawing the blade across the stone would solve the problem but most people don't do that with an 8k. Suggestions?

That's a sign that the edge is getting close to done. You can dab a little lather (very little) into the water/slurry and it won't dig in as hard.