Originally Posted by xman
There are more than two numbers to put together on that equation, Randy. The Norton 4K/8K combination stone IS THE instrument of choice. It cuts well and some say it has the surface area necessary for you to understand your stroke. I use it and can get some response from my razors after having been honing for a month or so now, whereas the barber hones still mystify me. There's also more guys around here who use the Norton too so you'll get more ideas.
I think a flatbed leather honing strop and some paste(s) is a good idea too.
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