Belgian Hones

**CaptMdnght** · 05-02-2006, 02:48 AM

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

**thebigspendur** · 05-02-2006, 02:55 AM

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

**jmcamp54** · 05-02-2006, 03:24 AM

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

**Tony Miller** · 05-02-2006, 03:29 AM

Jim,
Hmmm, I must have been out of stones......usually I recommend myself <g>

Tony

**FiReSTaRT** · 05-02-2006, 03:36 AM

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)

**Tony Miller** · 05-02-2006, 03:39 AM

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

**FiReSTaRT** · 05-02-2006, 03:46 AM

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.

**Joe Chandler** · 05-02-2006, 04:01 AM

I couldn't get by without my yellow coticule. Makes all the difference in the world.

**LX_Emergency** · 05-02-2006, 06:52 AM

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.

**CaptMdnght** · 05-02-2006, 01:41 PM

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

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