Thread: Now I get what Bart's been saying...

Bart,

I'm beginning to think that we should add a "Thank Bart" button! Don't get me wrong, the advice from our other members is valuable and appreciated, but Bart is definitely the coticule go-to guy.

Coticules have a thousand years history for sharpening use, and they're still a partially unresolved riddle. They'll probably always remain that way.
If I know anything about their use, it is thanks to Lynn and SRP, and the many great posts written by equally great gentlemen, long before I even knew this place existed.
Being Belgian and a passionate idiot, I might be able to gain a bit easier access to knowledge that was on the verge of vanishing into history. It took me on a journey through the past ( to Ryan) and led to an ongoing series of exciting experiments. It would have been a lonely endeavor if it wasn't for you guys, that are here to share findings and discuss theories.

It is me that owes you all a big thanks,

Bart.

Originally Posted by Bart

It took me on a journey through the past ( to Ryan) and led to an ongoing series of exciting experiments.

Nice! Good to see a Neil reference every now and then.

Originally Posted by RayG

One criticism about finishng on paste is that the edge does not last as long. Does this edge last longer when brought back down to the coticule after the paste? In other words, in addition to retaining the sharpness from the paste, but now smoother from the coticule, does it also last longer?

Great question! If I can leave an edge alone long enough, I'll check this out.