Thread: thinking about hones

To the OP

The grit numbers on the Slates are total WAGs

They work and they work just fine, Using a slurry will get you a smoother edge if done right on the slates to assume that said slurry will enhance "Cutting" action depends more on the stone..

Remember a Natural stone is by definition not uniform from stone to stone so you have to learn each one..

Depending on the 3k,,, Yes that is a viable option, I would feel very Comfortable using a Chosera/Super Stone (old names) 3k to set most bevels especially on "New" or "NOS" razors


Forgetting the grit numbers that so many attribute to Natural stones
I would feel fine going from say a Chosera 3k bevel set to the Welsh Purple or Green and getting a shaving edge...

That being said I would not recommend that system to a new honer