Thread: Cracking Coticule - HELP

Originally Posted by Howard

Unless the crack is really interfering with the honing, don't worry about it. What I mean by really interfering is that the razor catches on the crack every time you hone.

Are you saying even if the crack does NOT pass the fingernail test, it may still be fine as long as the blade itself isn't catching?

I just received a beautiful pink coticule (6x2 natural combo) with a 2" long crack at one end. The crack is severe enough to easily catch on my fingernail. I was thinking of either cutting the stone to a nice crackless 4x2 size or filling the crack with Hot Stuff CA. (I was leaning toward option 2.) However, I used the stone last night without a problem--DMT 1200, BBW side with slurry, coticule side with water, leather strop. The result was a smooth shave.

So I guess my main question is...do I even need to bother filling the crack? (The razor doesn't catch during honing at all, at least not that I can feel with my newbie hands.) And are there any cons to filling a coticule crack?

Thanx,
Christopher

Ive never had to deal with this issue, but sooner or later I would believe the crack is going to get you. I would fill it and once cured, lap it.

Thanx, everyone. I'll pick up some Hot Stuff CA next weekend. Hopefully that'll do the trick.

Me =)