1200 DMT- bevel work
B.Blue - to bridge the gap between the dmt and coticule. also can do some bevel work with large amount of slurry
yellow - to finish
Printable View
1200 DMT- bevel work
B.Blue - to bridge the gap between the dmt and coticule. also can do some bevel work with large amount of slurry
yellow - to finish
To add, you can prob get a double sided Belgian hone from Howard Schecter.
Yes, but that is not really on a budget.
55$ for the DMT.
30$ for the blue
50$ for the yellow
Add shipping (considering that big chunk of nickel and steel) and you're up to 175$ at least.
Thanks for all the feedback on the subject. I see all of you more experienced guys have your ideas finely tuned. I guess it all boils down to budget. Because what I proposed was a set of 3 stones, basicaly a coarse one, a medium one and a fine one. Of course pastes are a good solution for the final polish...
But what if you had to keep it down to a sort of all-purpose stone (this being a combo or not...)? What would you choose?
I read that coticules might be a good all-purpose stone (patience is required, of course...)... By the way, this is the hone I've been considering: NEW! Belgian razor hones
Tell me what you think. Is this a good hone for what I propose? Is it blue or yellow? Finer kind or coarser kind?
Thanks for the replies!
The only hone that I absolutely could not do without is my barber hone. If you only buy new razors, or razors professionally sharpened by someone else, you could shave happily for a lifetime with just a barber hone. After that, it depends on what else you want to do. I also have a Norton 4K/8K, which is good for sharpening up eBay razors before I finish them on the barber hone. I also use a pasted strop for the final touch. I don't have any experience with the others, coticules, Japanese stones, etc. but I have no interest at present because I'm very satisfied with the shaves I'm getting and have other things that I want to spend my money on.
I have a DMT 1200 and it works GREAT for setting a bevel, and I think you could go to a 8000 grit (whatever that may be) from there without too much stress.
I vote for a coticule to finish, if you are looking for a more bang for your buck stone. Whip up a slurry until the DMT marks are gone, and finish with no slurry for a fine edge!
I have a DMT 1200 6"X2". Costs 18$ + shipping
I have many coticules, but one would suffice.:thinking: A 6"X2" costs 78$ + shipping
I have coarser DMT's , a couple of Belgian Blue Whetstones, but for honing razors and mild restoration, I can get by with the two above.
On the rare occasion the coticule needs flattening, the DMT can get the job done. The DMT doesn't need lapping. Neither of them needs to be soaked in water prior to honing (just sprinkle on some water and you're good to go) They don't glaze. All things I like.
You would get a lifetime of very smooth edges for a good price.
I don't have a Norton and I never used one, so I can't compare.
Bart.