Just sold my trusty Coticule :(
Well, I just sold my trusty coticule (a 8x2.75 with a natural BBW backing) which was with me since I started this hobby...
I restore a lot of razors, and used the coticule in my progression...1/4k norton, coticule, then finisher. The problem is, the coticule was not an aggressive enough cutter, and it took too long. The other problem is that I worried about wearing down the coticule side because I used it so much, and it wasn't terribly thick to begin with.
In the end I pocketed some good change for the rock and bought a $70 naniwa superstone 8000 grit to fill the void and act as my work horse. Now I won't worry about wearing the rock down with use.
Anyway, this rant is really just me trying to justify selling my coticule to myself. Twas a fun rock, but not too practical for me.
After all, the only stone that matters is the very last one in the progression - right? :rolleyes: