Thread: If you were stranded on an Island and...

I would choose a DMT325 grit.
I have shaved with a 325 grit DMT honed edge. And while it wasn't ideal, the shave was good and without after effects.

The DMT would also last forever, and I could also use it to hone my knife / axe if I have any. If not, I could still use it to put an edge on the scraps of steel that were attached to the driftwood which carried the 2 nymphomanic cheerleaders to my beach.

Originally Posted by Bruno

If not, I could still use it to put an edge on the scraps of steel that were attached to the driftwood which carried the 2 nymphomanic cheerleaders to my beach.

Nice one on every account!

Uma Thurman,avery fine grit hone,almost no abrasion,real slick

Well, this is a good discussion, but you're not stranded, and there are some great options that don't cost as much a "one size fits all" hone.

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=242
Scroll down a little and there's a 1k/6k for ~$30 (which you could shave off of with some practice)

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=4920
The smaller version of this stone is $20 (which gives an equal if not better polish than any finishing stone out there).

Those two would do almost any razor you'd ever purchase.

But this is just one a many good options. And personally, I agree with the guys above, the coticule is a great stone. But more expensive, and not with out comparable competition, just look around and decide which you like best. You'll probably end up with a coticule at some point anyway, so maybe just cut to the chase, again it's your own preference that matters.

Originally Posted by Traveller

Uma Thurman,avery fine grit hone,almost no abrasion,real slick

Gary,

Can you tell us anything about Uma Thurman hones? Do they come with a slurry or not?

I hope Gary doesn't mind me jumping in on this question, but here goes...



IMO the showdown between her and O-Ren Ishii (Lucy Liu) is the most sexy scene in movie history.

Bruno,
A woman like that would scratch you all up.

So, is this all I need to keep my blade sharp and prep any new blades (aside from a strope)?

http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...44/5218559.htm

Originally Posted by Bruno

I would choose a DMT325 grit.
I have shaved with a 325 grit DMT honed edge. And while it wasn't ideal, the shave was good and without after effects.

Be careful that you don't get banned for this. On the other hand, if you do that often enough you might be able to strop on your face after a while.

But seriously, each time I set a bevel with the DMT 1200 grit, I have to fight the urge to go strop and shave with it. Luckily I managed to stay smart thus far.

+1 for the Coticule. It leaves a great, smooth edge, and LX_Emergeny reported it can be put to use for bevel-setting work too, when used with a heavy slurry. Nevertheless, if there's a supply-store on the island, I recommend buying a DMT-E hone too, certainly if they have Ebay on the island.

I would take her with me too... and a piano.

Originally Posted by Bart

But seriously, each time I set a bevel with the DMT 1200 grit, I have to fight the urge to go strop and shave with it. Luckily I managed to stay smart thus far.
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Really you should give it a go.
I was afraid to do it, and I almost didn't, but in the spirit of honing and shaving research I decided to give it at least 1 try.

50 laps on the strop and I had a fabulous shave. I had to go toe leading and make scything motions, but the shave was really smooth.

If you have a 1200 grit DMT, really you should give it a try. if only just once. If I can shave off a DMT-C, you should be able to shave off a DMT-E