Conservative Honing Ratio



Set# 4000 Norton 8000 Norton

1 1 5 test
2 1 5 test
3 3 5 test
4 5 5 test
5 10 5 test



Aggressive Honing Ratio



Set # Norton 4000 Norton 8000 side
Laps Laps

1 15 5
2 10 5
3 5 5
4 3 3
5 1 5
6 1 5

I found this chart on the Yahoo download section, but I have couple questions:

In the Conservative chart, it stands "test" after each set. Test = shave or? Does this include stroping? And if it does, do i have to use the linen and leather side and for how many laps?

And for the Agressive chart, it does not have testing. Thoes that mean that I have to hone thru all the sets (all 6 of them) before shaving? And is the stropping required here?

And is there a difference in sets when using Stainless steel blade? I heared that those are a real pain to hone. Maybe not my best choice, since i am a SR newbie...