Thread: Spyderco Ultra Fine - Wet? Dry?

Originally Posted by sebell

I use all of the Spyderco hones dry, and I don't
lap them. I keep them clean with a scouring pad
and abrasive powder, as recommended by the
manufacturer.

YMMV!

- Scott

Scott there's no way I would have lapped both sides even if I had the patience...

It took me close to 3 hours to get the middle 7 inches or so flat and the etch pattern persists at the short edges at the ends of the long sides. I was satisfied that would be enough.

It really is a very different hone on the lapped side.

It also completely broke in my DMT 325 which feels great now. No bumpiness at all but still has texture - I was worried for a while that I'd screwed it up!

I also use my three(med, fine & uf)spyderco's dry and not lapped. I am really pleased with my edges.

I've used mine both wet and dry.. it produces a nice edge either way but I prefer a little water to hone with as it just feels better honing. No noticeable difference on the shave though.

I will be a voice of dissent here. I don't like the unpleasant feel/sound when you hit a piece of errant grit when dry honing, and I get nil feedback when dry honing.

I use mine wet, and usually with a little dish soap to boot. I get much better feedback thataway.

I also use a little pocket diamond hone to create a very light slurry for honing, and it seems to keep the hone from slowing down so much.

I bought the set of three used from a forum member. One side was lapped by the seller and not completely. I tried them with water and I didn't particularly care for the results. I am glad this thread came up. Although I have an abhorrence to honing dry I will take them out and give them a try.