Quote Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl View Post
About Coticules
I have a feeling most people thinks I hate coticules.
Let me tell you my position about coticules.
Coticule is a great stone if you know when to use it and what is your purpose .
Do I think you can use coticule and get edge which you would be able to shave your face answer is YES.
Would you get greatest edge available OUT THERE by using coticule answer is NO
Can you get better edge then coticule to shave your face answer is Yes.
Now can you use Coticule set bevel -yes but will take enormous time to compare dmt 1200k or Norton 1k/4/ etc.
You can set final edge using coticule answer is yes -But you will get better edges by using Escher’s , thuringians, Nakayama etc.
Todays date I think we have more alternative better options available then just Coticule.

I wanted just let my position be clear to rest of you.
Have a good day.
Respectfully
Sham.
So, where would you say the coticle tops out at? What is the limit of its use and where does another stone surpass it? I know I can get a sharper edge without much effort from quite a few different hones than I can off of a coticle. But, the coticle is the smoothest I have found so far. It can be used in combination with other hones leaving me with a sharp and smooth edge. I haven't tried any hones over 12k, and there are quite a few out there, so I don't know how high of a grit I can use in combination with it. Is there another hone, or finishing combination, that will give me an edge that is both sharper and smoother than what can be achieved on the coticle? Are the high end grits, like the 30k, smoother than a coticle/would an edge finished on a 30k benefit from a coticle?