Thread: Material in hone

Hi guys!

Now I've got a razor and a nice strop (thanks again, Puff). Yesterday I sat for a while stropping while watching TV, but it didnt get much sharper.

So, now I think I need a hone... But as I look at hones here in Stockholm I'm wondering what material the hone should be made of. I've seen both the debated dimond hone and also one made from aluminum oxide. How is the later?

I see alot of you talk about the Norton 4k/8k here at the forum, where can I get one of those?

Thanks alot!

/Frosin

If the razor already has a pretty good edge then you could use a fine hone, or a paddle strop with abrasive pastes to keep it sharp.

There's a good place in the Netherlands which sells yellow coticle stones, I bought mine from here. http://www.shaving-and-razor-shop.co...jpstenen-e.htm

If you prefer a paddle strop then Tony Miller sells some quite good ones at very reasonable price. http://shop.thewellshavedgentleman.c...g?categoryId=4

A Norton 4K/8K is more course than either of the above, and used when a razor needs more than just a touch up. I think this place is where I got mine from. http://www.rutlands.co.uk/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/NCWS3

Maybe other members based in Europe can suggest other retailers?

Originally Posted by Steelforge

Maybe other members based in Europe can suggest other retailers?

For norton stones and naniwa http://shop.johnlloydfinefurniture.c...35/af/page.htm

you can even choose a thuringer stone.

Frosin,
DMT has a new 8000 grit diamond waterstone I have been playing with and it's a good stone and very durable (made of steel) once you've gone through DMT's recommended break in period (ten minutes flattening the back of an old wood chisel). They can be gotten from www.theperfectedge.com along with Norton and Belgian stones.

Howard

Originally Posted by frosin

I see alot of you talk about the Norton 4k/8k here at the forum, where can I get one of those?

Frosin,

They're available worldwide... Shipping and taxes become the deciding factor where you purchase them. Here' s a source in Sweden that showed up with a quick Google search... www.tools4wood.se/ (I'm not recommending them -- they seem expensive? -- I was just illustrating their availability.)