Thread: Barber hone

Bud i have noticed some of the 3 line american hones come in red box mine is in blue box does that make any differance?

Originally Posted by gary haywood

Bud i have noticed some of the 3 line american hones come in red box mine is in blue box does that make any difference?

I have no idea about blue ones. what i have 3 different 3 line barber hones and all of them are really fast cutting hones.
I have even tried set bevel with Australia 3 line one(i think) and it does work. i check the bevel very deep scratches it does forms. Try on dull blade at first and see what happen.
i agree with you barber hone could be same colors both side but different grits usually branded side will be the finest side.
Just take your time to learn them. hope this helps.

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

i agree with you barber hone could be same colors both side but different grits usually branded side will be the finest side.
Just take your time to learn them. hope this helps.

Does this mean all barber Hones are a 2 sided comb?
I must check mine out

Originally Posted by tat2Ralfy

Does this mean all barber Hones are a 2 sided comb?
I must check mine out

No it is not. Some will be and most wont.

i cannot edit message but will add in here.
Some barber hones you will see do have 2 different colors.
Some has only 1 color and it has only 1 grit.
Others will have same color and different grit on each side.
hope this clear.

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

i cannot edit message but will add in here.
Some barber hones you will see do have 2 different colors.
Some has only 1 color and it has only 1 grit.
Others will have same color and different grit on each side.
hope this clear.

Of Course, Thank You Bud, I will try a razor on both sides just to see, although there is no mention on the box of 2 sides

I tryed both my hones and checked under my200x microscope and there was no sign of deep scratches and no differance between the two and my coti with water was very similar if not same so they both must be fine i think