Thread: Hone of the Day

Christian1 what stone is that is beautiful.

Originally Posted by ejmolitor37

Christian1 what stone is that is beautiful.

+1 on that. Beautiful stone.

W&B (no tape) on the coti w slurry to prep edge. Slurry dulling? Neeeever heard of it.


Finish W&B (steel to stone, no tape) on stamped Kato Maruka Nakayama Mizu Asagi w/ slurry. Mike

Blew the dust off 2 of my 3 remaining hones. 10" Pike Washita in original box and a nice Norton 8" hard Arkansas.

Tried a gold dollar that needed a slight ding taken out. Need to grind the rust off my honing skills. It has been too long. Popping arm hairs above skin level. Proof is in the shave.

Update: while not as laser keen as I'm used to the edge wasn't uncomfortably pulling and left no irritation. Could use some more time on the hard ark and a very thorough stropping.




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I have been using this Engels Argo to play around with some different and unusual techniques but didn't wind up with much success so....
I took it and went back to what I know...

Bevel on Norton Washita No.1
Flipped to "fine" side and then
Finished on my big ole chunk of black Arkansas
Stropped on the Washita 50 times
Linen & horse butt and.....


A 10 out of 10 shave
One multi directional pass with a little touch up for total BBS.
When I put the Aqua Velva Blue Ice on right after the menthol didn't even burn. Nothing, nope, not even a little burn.
A perfect shave quick and painless.
THAT gentlemen is the moment when you know you nailed it.
Thanks for looking.

I've been out of town all week and arrived home this afternoon and decided to hit the hones. It was a nice way to unwind after a long week. [emoji1]

I've been learning a lot about novaculite honing over the past month or so and have had some successes and some setbacks - all part of the learning process. A fellow member here, Steel, has been a big help for me with excellent advice and knowledge. I made a huge step forward today as I was able to take a newly cleaned up flea market razor from bevel set to absolutely wonderful shaving on just two hones.

I use a vintage Washita and translucent Arkansas, the blade was a 6/8 Torrey. Stropped on linen then leather. The result was a spectacular edge that really opened my eyes to the potential of these stones. Very sharp yet extremely comfortable, quite a combination.

As I was shaving I realized that the Washita, the Ark, the Torrey, the strop (Rose's Barber Supply House), and the linen fire hose were all found here in NH at the same flea market over that last year or so.

Way to go Mrchick! I don't like to hone just one either. I like to hone a few at a time. That is a beautiful razor!

Originally Posted by xiaotuzi

I've been learning a lot about novaculite honing over the past month or so and have had some successes and some setbacks - all part of the learning process. A fellow member here, Steel, has been a big help for me with excellent advice and knowledge. I made a huge step forward today as I was able to take a newly cleaned up flea market razor from bevel set to absolutely wonderful shaving on just two hones.

I use a vintage Washita and translucent Arkansas, the blade was a 6/8 Torrey. Stropped on linen then leather. The result was a spectacular edge that really opened my eyes to the potential of these stones. Very sharp yet extremely comfortable, quite a combination.

As I was shaving I realized that the Washita, the Ark, the Torrey, the strop (Rose's Barber Supply House), and the linen fire hose were all found here in NH at the same flea market over that last year or so.

The stones and razor w/ coffin are amazing finds! Congratulations on the success!!

Vintage natural oil stones from Europe for razors.
MIke