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02-09-2016, 10:32 PM #491At this point in time...
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Originally Posted by stillshunter
Honestly, probably closing in on 20k honed,,, I pretty much know exactly where I am heading by experience..
But to really answer the question , I started every razor the same way with the bevel set, which gave me a "feel of the steel" then I decided which way to go after that.. now it is pretty much just experience with the brands...
Please keep in mind that just about any finisher will get you to a great shaving edge, but after awhile you start to believe that you know which way to go to get just a tiny bit better...
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02-10-2016, 02:38 AM #492Senior Member
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I think that certain steels take better feeling edges from certain stones as well. I've noticed this when honing razors in my collection. Still possible to get perfectly good edges with any stone really, but certain combinations are standouts, IMO.
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02-10-2016, 03:05 PM #493Senior Member
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Glen, I was really hoping you were going to reply with a simple "it's magic" ;P
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Still laughing Originally Posted by dinnermint
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02-11-2016, 12:08 AM #495Member
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First time I've successfully honed with this combination. The Lorraine always feels so nice, both slurried and just wet, while the yet-to-be-identified "green slate" can be quite unforgiving. Looks fine and then it starts chipping. Seems the Red Imp had its number and made for a very sharp and smooth edge. Not coticule mellow, but had a face feel closer to a JNat - no going over bumps, just clean through them. Still amazed with how close it got with the test shave.Last edited by stillshunter; 02-11-2016 at 12:10 AM.
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6 in today 1 Dovo 2 TI's 1 Revisor and 2 old Sheffields all in for honing plus 2 them for a new set of scales as well.
“Wherever you’re going never take an idiot with you, you can always find one when you get there.”
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Nice set-up! Originally Posted by celticcrusader
6 in today 1 Dovo 2 TI's 1 Revisor and 2 old Sheffields all in for honing plus 2 them for a new set of scales as well.
How often does the mortar and pestle come into play to help reset them bevels?
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02-11-2016, 02:43 PM #498Senior Member
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Its for regrinds. and chip removal Originally Posted by stillshunter
Nice set-up!
How often does the mortar and pestle come into play to help reset them bevels?
Your only as good as your last hone job.
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02-11-2016, 06:06 PM #499
Touched up a Tanifuji BaBa Swedish steel on the karasu with tomo only. The stone base is a 1x4x6" rubber jeweler's block, perfect for adding a little height and holding a stone in place when you don't want to drag out the stone holder or like this one, the stone is too short. And it smells like a tire so you can have that new tire feeling while honing!
Cheers, Steve
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Are you strictly a synthetic guy Jamie or do you mess with naturals?
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