Originally Posted by
Robini
Thank you to everyone for the wealth of information. As I expected, this question is subject to interpretation and preference. I know that my new razors do not require a hone for quite a while, proper stropping, w/compound when needed, will carry me for awhile. I really enjoy the sharpening process and learning new techniques. This is the main reason for my question early in my exposure.
Most likely what I will do is buy a relatively inexpensive razor(s), new or vintage, and try to learn the honing skills prior to putting one of my good razors in harms way! My plan, when the time comes, is to get a Chosera 1000, Naniwa SS 5,000/8.000/12,000 and experiment with other finishing hones as skills/experience build.
I do like the idea of sending my users out to be honed by an experienced person to try different finishes provided by different honing stones when the time comes. I have 2 free honings from SRD. I assume they will use different finishing hones upon request?