Thread: Haida Gwaii test

My first HAIDA GWAII SESSION WENT WELL.

After lapping the hard stone to my satisfaction, I read Shaun's [rezdog] thoughts on how to proceed with the finish after the 8k stone. I raised slurry the first time with a DMT 325 credit card, wasn't satisfied with the slurry. Made a very nice slurry using a Nakayama Maruichi Asagi Tomonagura stone. Very nice slurry.

Had 5 razors coming off the 8k so I was ready to finish. I am finding that I like the feel of the blade going across the stone. The best description is that the stone has "DRAW" . A very nice light resistance feeling of the blade slightly dragging across the stone. It feels like it is doing some work. After 10 strokes, I diluted and did 10 more. Then 5-6 with plain running faucet water. 40 Linen and 60 Kanayama 90000 and then shaved Two blades went back to the Haida Gwaii for a second run same drill. Stropped and bingo. Very nice 5 test shaves.

I intend to test the finished blades on a Thuringian soon to see if it can improve the already satisfactory shaves I get from the 5 razors.

Razors were, Horstadtor 6/8, J Breidhour 3 Crosses7/8, Henkels Platinum Carbon 6/8, Simmons KEEN KUTTER 5/8 w/worked spine, Peter J Michels TRUE-EDGE 5/8 w/Bowtie Bolsters. All very nice blades. I think I did a true, albeit very short test but results were again, very good.

Don't be afraid to try one of Shaun's stones. Good luck.......................

Good job Jerry, It's pretty to look at too!. Here's some eye candy he,he.
MIke

Do's Shaun source those stones from his local?

Yes. I get them out in the mountains. There are a couple of spots I go to when I'm hunting where I harvest the rock. All the rock is local and hand harvested. I do the whole process with wet saws when I get them home. Any new matrix gets tested by me and I often send hones to Mike for further testing. I have lots that I don't like for razors that are waiting for a project.

Just finished a couple more edges on the Haida Gwaii stone. A Parker Japanese Swedish silver Steel, NOS and my Palmera 14. Test shaves were beyond expectations . This stone CUTS beautifully. I can't thank Shaun enough for finding this rock in the middle of nowhere.

I hope he gets more production going so more of us can enjoy these edges. I am convinced this is the "Real Deal" .
My 78 yearold Italian barber used some of these edges today and was very pleased. And he is hard to please. A difficult task master that guy. He makes me try hard for years...........

I have been using one of Shaun's stones for several months now and i love the edge i get. I tend not to use a slurry so it probably take me a few more laps but i get some super smooth and sharp edges. seems like i am still getting a better edge every time i use it too.

I have mostly been honing wedges or near wedges lately but i have some thinner blades coming up in the restore pile here pretty soon.

Originally Posted by mrsell63

Just finished a couple more edges on the Haida Gwaii stone. A Parker Japanese Swedish silver Steel, NOS and my Palmera 14. Test shaves were beyond expectations . This stone CUTS beautifully. I can't thank Shaun enough for finding this rock in the middle of nowhere.

I hope he gets more production going so more of us can enjoy these edges. I am convinced this is the "Real Deal" .
My 78 yearold Italian barber used some of these edges today and was very pleased. And he is hard to please. A difficult task master that guy. He makes me try hard for years...........

You have a Palmera 14 Jerry?
Pls post it up in the 14 thread

Nice looking hone, good stuff Rez.

Chiming in, I have one of the first ones available and it is everything Jerry says it is! A fine stone with cutting power. Works well for flexible thin blades that don't want to hone otherwise.
~Richard
PS. Dang...I have to get mine out again!!
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I did, A few laps on my FROMM 8/8ths and it improved a good shaver. Fanboy? Yes!