Thread: Hone of the Day

Originally Posted by JOB15

Oh my.
I never knew such levels of jealousy existed till now

Cheers mate, just had my evening shave, im a little embarrassed to do this but... OMG!!!
Like being kissed by an angel.

Picked up a Boker 1056 yesterday, gave it a cleaning and a bit O metal polish.

Bevel set, 1000 Chosera.
Washita, 8000 snow white, 12000SS.
Finish, Blue/Green Escher.
Leaded linen, followed by Latigo, Bridle, and Unknown Russian Tanned, strops.
Pops individual arm hairs, at the slightest touch.
"LASER BEAM"!!

Originally Posted by outback

Picked up a Boker 1056 yesterday, gave it a cleaning and a bit O metal polish.

Bevel set, 1000 Chosera.
Washita, 8000 snow white, 12000SS.
Finish, Blue/Green Escher.
Leaded linen, followed by Latigo, Bridle, and Unknown Russian Tanned, strops.
Pops individual arm hairs, at the slightest touch.
"LASER BEAM"!!

That turned out stellar, Mike. What did you use on the scales? They look great.

-Zip

Originally Posted by ZipZop

That turned out stellar, Mike. What did you use on the scales? They look great.

-Zip

Some Starbrite, plastic scratch remover, and a rag in hand.
Found in most marine stores.
Then a spritz of Plexus, and wpied with a microfiber towel.

Originally Posted by outback

Some Starbrite, plastic scratch remover, and a rag in hand.
Found in most marine stores.
Then a spritz of Plexus, and wpied with a microfiber towel.

MAHALO my friend! I have tried all manner of products over the years, but never BOTH of those in that combination. I'm not one to re-invent the wheel, so I'll get my hands on some Star Brite. I have Plastic Scratch Remover for my Motorcycle, but not Star Brite, and I'm not experimenting with your formula. I'm going with exactly what the Doctor Prescribes the WAY he prescribes it. I already have Plexus. Star Brite on the way.

As you know, I have scales very similar to your Boker on my Oxford, and I want them to look THAT good.

Thanks again.

-Zip

A great looking razor Mr. Outback.

Originally Posted by outback

Picked up a Boker 1056 yesterday, gave it a cleaning and a bit O metal polish.

Bevel set, 1000 Chosera.
Washita, 8000 snow white, 12000SS.
Finish, Blue/Green Escher.
Leaded linen, followed by Latigo, Bridle, and Unknown Russian Tanned, strops.
Pops individual arm hairs, at the slightest touch.
"LASER BEAM"!!

Lovely blade

I havrn't had much time these last few months to really dive into the stones. Today, I ran a Schmachtenberg over SS 1k&2k then the middle coti, followed by the size 8 bout that is slower than the Titanic is right now. The I put the Worchester to the 2k then my La Veinette, which is fast, fine and really the only one I need. Apologies if the pic is crooked, stupid phone us acting up.

Originally Posted by outback

Picked up a Boker 1056 yesterday, gave it a cleaning and a bit O metal polish.

Bevel set, 1000 Chosera.
Washita, 8000 snow white, 12000SS.
Finish, Blue/Green Escher.
Leaded linen, followed by Latigo, Bridle, and Unknown Russian Tanned, strops.
Pops individual arm hairs, at the slightest touch.
"LASER BEAM"!!

That is a super lovely looking washita.

Originally Posted by DaveW

That is a super lovely looking washita.

Thank you. She's my ace of hearts, in any progression.
By changing the lube ( oil, water, glycerin ) I can make it act as three different grit stones. Then you can also slurry it, for a bevel cutter. But its still quite slow, so I bevel set on the 1K Chosera, then the Washita W/ water.
That puts me at 5-7K, then to 8&12 to polish it out, and either a Escher, or Thurigan for the icing on the cake.
I feel the Washita gives me a stronger edge, over the synthetics of that grit.

Maybe its just me, but I love this stone.
Oh..! And what it does to a kitchen knife, is heavenly.