Thread: If I can sharpen/hone a knife....

Originally Posted by mbaglio100

Johnny said:


Would a Swaty further refine my edges after I hone at 4k/8k/12k, or does it fall below the 12K somewhere? (And if it does would it make sense to include it as an interim step in the process?)

Thanks!

No, I don't think an edge will be improved on a Swaty after a 12k. I also don't see any point in using it as an 8k/12k intermediate. The advantage of a barber hone is simply in its ability to cut both quickly and "finely."

Originally Posted by Utopian

No, I don't think an edge will be improved on a Swaty after a 12k. I also don't see any point in using it as an 8k/12k intermediate.

Outstanding. < eBay: "UNwatch".>
Thank you!

I agree with the guys that say that if you can really sharpen a knife, razor honing will not be a steep learning curve. The only difference for me was finer hones and laying the blade flat. I never knew that you were supposed to get a burr until I saw a knife sharpening forum. I always used light, alternating strokes.

Keep in mind that your typical knife stones may have inclusions that can damage the fine edge of a shaver. You might want t invest in some razor-specific hones. My personal suggestion would be a Norton 4K/8K or natural combo BBW/coticule and then finish on a Chinese 12K. You can get the Norton and the CH12K at most any Woodcraft store and be honing in no time. It will probably not be great the first few times but you will get it soon enough.