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Belgian Hones
Hello all, its me again. I am still looking around at hones and have come across information that purports that a belgian coticule stone will put a much finer edge on a razor. Have any of you used a belgian hone, if so does it indeed work better? i have found only one link (so far) that sells belgian hones. It is: http://www.shaving-and-razor-shop.co...jpstenen-e.htm .
BTW, after reading through the proper technique here my honing (using the norton 4k/8k) is alot better. I didn't know i had been doing it poorly for almost 2 years!!! But then again i have/had never shaved with a properly honed razor before.
Jim
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I can tell you from personal experience I find the coticule puts a higher quality edge on your razors. I have both the Norton and the yellow and blue stones and thats my experience.
You can also get them from Tony on this site and Howard at theperfectedge.com
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I just got a Belgian Coticule from www.theperfectedge.com for about $60.00 with shipping. Tony Miller recommended the site. The edge is phenomenol after using the Yellow Belgian. I highly recommend getting one if you want a sharp edge.
Just my opinion,
Jim :cool:
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Jim,
Hmmm, I must have been out of stones......usually I recommend myself <g>
Tony
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What's the blue side for? Is it comparable to 8k grit or should I not bother using it and do 8k/yellow instead? (i expect one to arrive in a couple of weeks)
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It depends on what type of stone you bought. If it is a natural, meaning it was quarried in one piece the blue is about 4k stone. Most Belgians though are bonded with the yellow coticule glued to a slate backing which is not used for honing.
Tony
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Thanks Tony. Even if it's 4k, it's still too rough. I'd rather use the yellow with the 8k Jap then. Am I supposed to use the pyramid or can I just get away with using the yellow once I hone it with the 4k/8k japs? By the way, you were out of stock when I ordered this one lol.
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I couldn't get by without my yellow coticule. Makes all the difference in the world.
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I LOVE my coticule....and use the slate on the back for prep honing. It works wonderfull. Maybe it's a blue piece though....could be I don't know.
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Thanks for the info. I will be ordering one soon. BTW Tony your site does say you are out of stock on the stones.
I think i have caught the honing bug or something. I have started to look around the house and eyeball knives :-)
Jim