Thread: Dubl Duck Dry Hone - Anyone have?

Hal, I'll make it easy for you. I'll agree to disagree. I have honed over 5,000 straight razors and still usually hone over 20 per week. I have around 30 barber hones and do not think they are anywhere near as good a tool as a Norton or a Belgium Coticule for that matter. This statement is not made as though I have never used or tried them. I have repeatedly indicated that I do feel they are ok for touching up a razor. I find them awkward because they are only 3/8 inch thick usually which if not placed on something, makes them hard to use on a stable surface, like a table. I don't feel you have the stability needed if they are used in your hand. I like the longer and wider stones as well. If you look at what the old grinders, manufacturers and sharpening shops used, you'll see alot more bigger natural stones than the small barber hones. Check out the TI video that was posted in here. Have fun. Lynn

Funny, I think your both right.

LMAO!!!!! Lynn

I have to agree with Lynn in that the smaller barber hones I find are just a pain to use because of their size and thickness. The larger stones are just a pleasure IMHO.

As far as the short strokes goes if you think about it whats really important in honing, the long contact time with the hone or maintaining the proper angle and a steady hand? The less you move the razor on the hone the easier it is to maintain the proper angle of attack and consistancy.

We had a discussion a few days ago about "washboard honing". In practice if do use it you need to be really careful because when you stop the stroke and reverse it there is a strong tendency to mess up the angle and pressure as you reverse. I find the razor has a desire to kind of sit up on you as you reverse unless your careful.