Thread: Lapping a BB/Coticule

I use the slurry stone until the water turns cloudy, it takes less than 30s I think.
Honing itself raises more slurry, I wonder if that is part of what you are seeing?
As long as you don't let the stone dry I wouldn't worry too much about the darkening while you are setting the bevel. (Again, I'm new to coticules so don't take this as Gospel.)

I have a bunch, used with slurry and without, They're great. IMO, The Coticule is a finisher, not an aggresive cutter as they claim with slurry. Also, I'd love to see a pic of a 1 inch thick Coticule. I'm assuming it's 6x2. They tend to run a bit thicker. The 8x3's I've seen are around 7mm. The 6x2 about twice that. Post some pics please....

Originally Posted by Rajagra

I use the slurry stone until the water turns cloudy, it takes less than 30s I think.
Honing itself raises more slurry, I wonder if that is part of what you are seeing?
As long as you don't let the stone dry I wouldn't worry too much about the darkening while you are setting the bevel. (Again, I'm new to coticules so don't take this as Gospel.)

Darkening is good. It's just evidence that steel is being removed while honing.
Zib, they're faster than you might think.
Here's a recent thread I started, showing discoloration and steel removal.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/advan...-coticule.html

Bart.