How to get the best out of your hone.

**nun2sharp** · 02-23-2009, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by ronnie brown

just a thought, what of the oils in the lather will they soak in the hones and cause damege to the hones.

Its just soap, shouldnt be a problem.If it bothers you, just rinse the hone when finished. Ive tried it a couple of times now and I think Im going to keep using it.

**deepweeds** · 02-24-2009, 02:02 AM

Originally Posted by ronnie brown

just a thought, what of the oils in the lather will they soak in the hones and cause damege to the hones.

It is a good question. For my part, I fully saturate the hone in plain water for about an hour, so the soapy water is probably staying pretty well on the surface.

I have no idea what's in regular dishwashing liquid, but I also wonder whether my "Mountain Suds" biodegradable camping soap might be oil-free.

**onimaru55** · 02-24-2009, 02:06 AM

I think the only way to damage some synthetic hones is if you leave them soaking for a long time in a solution of Sodium Carbonate (washing Soda) which may be in some detergents. Some will tend to dissolve. As Nun said "rinse when finished". No problemo.

**badboris** · 02-24-2009, 02:43 AM

When using lather
do you use the same consistence as when shaving or do you add some water to make it thinner like a slurry

**Bruce** · 02-24-2009, 02:50 AM

I gotta try the a few drops of soap in the water technique. Hopefully it will turn my honing efforts from adequate to awesome.

Should I start with my Norton India Giant Combination? Brown side or orange? Just kidding. Crystolon her we come!

**onimaru55** · 02-25-2009, 12:30 AM

Maybe start with a house brick Bruce

**manxnorton** · 02-25-2009, 06:56 PM

Hello all,
Sorry to bother you all.
I am looking at the Norton stones site, i am looking at wet stones,can i ask if the Norton 4/8k you experts talk about is the extra fine/ultra fine 4000/8000 8 x 3 x 1" WATERSTONES ???
many thanks
Brian

**manxnorton** · 02-25-2009, 07:05 PM

i have just seen that one is £70 so for what i need to do isnt really worth it, all i need to do is send it off to Steve or one of his pals At Home sister company to The Invisible Edge for just over £16 for hone & strop.
I have 14 Straight razors but i will only rotate 2 for my shaving....well for now anyway lol.
regards,
Brian

**zenshaver** · 02-28-2009, 01:26 PM

Thanks. I have to try this lather thing. I need a little better sharpness. I hope this does it.

**Rajagra** · 03-01-2009, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Maybe start with a house brick Bruce

Please - only to be done by advanced users...

YouTube - Straight Razor Honing on a Brick (This is a joke)

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