Originally Posted by
Johntoad57
Don't know anything about water quality but maybe that's why I can produce such extraordinary edges just using two stones (1K, 6K) and tap water. The water is very hard here in San Antonio. Maybe the limestone or the chemicals they use to treat the water adds a little extra grit as I hone the razors. Couldn't tell you. All I know is that it produces an edge that is smooth, straight and sharp just like the ones that experienced honers produce using many progressions of hones on. The stones, linen (CrOx) and leather is all I use. It has to be the water, I'm just not that experienced or good!