Hello all,

I’m seeking advice on what to look for in a new hone.

I currently go through the following progression.

I start the bevel with 600 wet/dry, then 1000 wet/dry, then 1500 wet/dry, then 2000 (all taped to a piece of plate glass).

Then I go to the following hone, and use both sides.



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I then follow up with the CK12.

I find that I prefer a wider (3”) hone to work with. I know that I could use a good bevel setter, but just don’t know where to go from there if I decide to get a combo.

I guess a problem I’m having is that I just don’t know what grits I’m getting with the Ambicut dual hone. I know that Utopian told me to go from it to the CK12, and I’m happy with the results, but does it eliminate the need for a 4000/8000?

I know I could use a better bevel setter, but don’t really know yet what my options are, and would appreciate any help.

I am on a budget, so don’t want to spend too much.