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    Nortons cut much faster than a coticule. So you can get a lot more done in less time, but on the 8K you need to watch out for overhoning.

    As for size... You don't need large stones. 6x2 is plenty big enough to work with.
    But personally I like 8x3 stones.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bruno View Post
    Nortons cut much faster than a coticule. So you can get a lot more done in less time, but on the 8K you need to watch out for overhoning.

    As for size... You don't need large stones. 6x2 is plenty big enough to work with.
    But personally I like 8x3 stones.
    Bruno, LX_Emergency: Thanks, I'll try the 6x2 from Howard

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    nice post i enjoyed it and it answered some questions on honing and stropping i had

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