Thread: Lap My Barber hone?

Hey all. On the advice of a member, and due to a pretty good price on eBay, I've got me a John Primble barber hone. It's in pretty good shape, but on the back of the stone, where I intend to use it, there are a few very small pits. The largest is about 1.1mm by 1mm, and it is not very deep at all. It is barely perceptible to the touch. I was wondering, is it ok to use as is or should I lap the stone?

If I should lap it, would 1000 grit be high enough to smooth it, or should I go higher, say 1200?

Thanks!
Jim

Pits are usually not a problem. I would lap it alittle on either grit for good measure and make sure its nice a smooth when done. You don't want to catch any material from the edge of the pits and bring it out to where it can touch the razor. Very rare problem though.

As a habit I often run my finger over a hone to ensure its smooth.

Just be sure to round off the edges a bit. A sharp edge on a hone will give you microchipping on the edge of your blade.