Thread: Hone of the Day

Finally got this W&B wedge in line, took me about 3 sittings,my patience gets me with wedges. 1k,2k,5k,8k kuromaku and 12k Nani. Can't wait for test shave have a great day gents.

I can relate. Wedges are a challenge and I, like you, have learned to split it up into a few sessions rather then tackle it all at once and get frustrated. They are worth it in the end. Good work.

I can't agree more. They always seem to put up a struggle for me. Patience over frustration is my method with them. Love the shave from a wedge. Have only had 1 so far that just seemed to take a great edge with little fight

Originally Posted by ejmolitor37

I can't agree more. They always seem to put up a struggle for me. Patience over frustration is my method with them. Love the shave from a wedge. Have only had 1 so far that just seemed to take a great edge with little fight

They are rare indeed. It just so happens I had one a week or two ago. A W&B that I was prepare to spend an hour or two honing and low and behold it was an easy one. I’m not counting on that happening again any time soon.

EDIT: Scratch that. I looked back and it wasn’t a wedge it was a hollow ground. I guess that makes it an even rarer event.

Did these 3 this weekend. Well my weekend. One was a German razor but two were Swedish steal. I'm afraid that one of the Swedish razors just didn't come out very well. Spent a lot of time on it and it wasn't an issue with geometry, just so damn hard! The steal in this Erik Anton is so hard I think I'll have to give it another try on the stones before its right. I'm getting ready for the test shave and will still give it a try but my hopes are not high for this one. BTW, The German razor (the one in the back or far left) needed the stabilizer worked over. It had a bit of a hook starting. I think it came out just right. Best job I've done on a stabilizer to date.

GD 66. Spyderco M F UF. Haven't been missing my naturals or having to lap water stones. Why didn't anyone mention these 3 years ago to me?

As expected the E.A. was a bust. Got to go back and try agian. Damn that thing is hard steel!

Some finishing hones most frequently used.
Mike

Originally Posted by S0LITARYS0LDIER

Today my vintage Les lat coticule came in unexpectedly. I lapped it and polished it. Took a razor that was shaving well and did water only strokes until the feedback told me to stop. Smooooooth. Can't wait for the shave later!

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Hey quick question, where did you get your coticule? Do you prefer that over a good Ozuko Asagi JNat?