Thread: Coticule sharpness and why not every coticule is a razor finisher.

The most common problem with coticules and there new owners? Is they just lack that little bit or so keeness. You can do a thousand laps on water and still no joy. This is what frustrates and makes you wonder why there is no improvement . I,ve stopped trying to master any and every coticule I lay my hands on, I simply don't have the time, I have to Belgium coticules that give me consistant results so I have no need to master any more coticules, not that I would.

I have tried and tested a thew newer coticules and to be onest there not for me . I tend to recommend the naniwas to any one wanting to learn to hone, I think a lot of the newer coticules don't have the appearance of the older mined coticules , I,m talking 5/6 years ago when all the main veins was available.

I,ve tested many coticule edges for members and there is no Dout they are not producing shave ready edges to the standard I would want to shave with.

If I was to start out now I,m sure I would be using the naniwas, they have a nice feel and can produce smooth keen edges with out any hassle.