The next step...

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02-12-2009, 03:55 PM
Slartibartfast

The next step...

I currently have a leather strop i use daily and a balsa bench stop with 1um diamond paste that i use every 2 weeks or so.

I was thinking about purchases at Coticle/BBW combo stone. Would this be the next logical progression as i get into honing?

As i understand it, i cannot set a bevel with the Coticle/BBW but can bring back a dull edge?

Thanks and sorry if i missed this question when searching the forum :)
02-12-2009, 04:03 PM
JimmyHAD

A coticule combo with a slurry stone is a very versatile piece of equipment. Somehow if it was me I would start with a Norton 4/8 and get the coticule down the road. For learning the 4/8 with pyramids is hard to beat.
02-12-2009, 04:08 PM
KristofferBodvin

+1 to the norton 4000/8000, great learning platform.But you can set a bevel with some coticules..
Find Bart posts on the subject.

Kristoffer
02-12-2009, 04:18 PM
Slartibartfast

Thanks :)

I was just looking at the Coticle/BBW combo because they seemed like a very versatile stone :)

So... Now i'm thinking of checking out the Norton 4k/8k and Chinese 12k

So with this my process would be the norton stones -> chinese 12k -> pasted strop -> normal strop.

Aside from the HAD, would this be a setup that could handle most of what i would need outside of restorations?
02-12-2009, 04:36 PM
KristofferBodvin

Absolutly.But if you've got the money, I would swap the chinese for a coticule or a shapton 16k.I have all of these hones, and the only one I don't use is the chinese.But I guess every man have to deside for himself.

Kristoffer
02-12-2009, 04:37 PM
ben.mid

I've never used a norton. I've got a BBW/Coticule & love it though. I'd go with the naturals if you really want that, but i guess Jimmy has the experience when it comes to the different benefits of these hones.
02-12-2009, 04:38 PM
Slartibartfast

I cant believe i'm going to spend $100+ just so i can sharpen $20 ebay razors :)
02-12-2009, 04:38 PM
JimmyHAD

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

Aside from the HAD, would this be a setup that could handle most of what i would need outside of restorations?

Yes it would. The only thing you might want is something to lap the hones with. If you wanted to go for the extra $$ a DMT D8C or X continuous plate would be great but you could do it with 325 grit sandpaper on a flat surface as well. I think there is an article in the Wiki on it or do a search in the basic honing forum.
02-12-2009, 04:41 PM
Slartibartfast

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Yes it would. The only thing you might want is something to lap the hones with. If you wanted to go for the extra $$ a DMT D8C or X continuous plate would be great but you could do it with 325 grit sandpaper on a flat surface as well. I think there is an article in the Wiki on it or do a search in the basic honing forum.

Yeah, it is lapping with sand paper and pencil marks. :) I have been reading, just not absorbing i guess