Thread: Getting higher HHT of Coticule

Well, I have a tiny La Petite Blanche and a Les Latneuses (the creamy side) that do actually refine keenness ever so slightly on water only, which is why I like them so much (even though that can be a tricky quality in its own regard). But it doesn't seem to be a terribly common feature in coticules in general.

By the way, the maximum pressure I exert on an edge while honing (especially in the finishing stages) is minimal, probably never more than when using a pencil eraser, if even that. But it's definitely something I use regularly when honing.

Best regards,

Pieter

Pressure of any note is something I really only use during the early stages of a progression, generally a bit of downward torque towards the bevel. If there are some odd spots I might use selective pressure along the edge to compensate for that. By the time I hit whatever hone I'm finishing with I start with just a hint of pressure and then slowly back off until my final strokes are just lightly gliding across the hone.

Interestingly, Philipp, Sham has a video on honing with an Escher where he does much the same thing as you in that he keeps it just barely balanced in his hand:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0kLxgkOtM4