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Ok so this is a small coti/bbw I think. I have been using it with my Spyderco UF as a slurry making stone because its small. Is their any other way to use this, could it be used for a razor or is it to narrow?
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The small hinge boxed Thuringians are almost exactly that size. You definitely can hone with it if you can get the hang of keeping the blade flat even on such a narrow hone.
I hone on a 6" by 1.25" coti all the time. In fact it is one of my favorite sizes and perfect for the dulicot method.
Just try to get the hang of it and it will reward.
dulicot method?????
A former member named Bart decided to push the limits of what could be done with a coticule. If you do a search for his posts, you will learn about them. Even if you don't choose to use them (I don't) they are extremely informative for anyone interested in coticules.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dllandry
That's a nice sized stone. It should serve you well if you master it. :gl:
Fine size for honing razors, you can hold it in your hand and hone if you like, that's what I do with my coticule.
See how fast it is in slurry and that should tell you how good of a finisher it is. If it's very fast in slurry (can even set a bevel) then the razor won't be that fine on finishing the razor. BBW and slurry can add sharpness to a razor with a bevel set.
have fun!
I disagree with this assessment. I have 3 very fast cutting coticules that deliver my favorite edges (2 La Petite Blanche and a Les Latneuses). Personal preference thing, I guess :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Disburden
This is exactly how they will act .fast cutting coticule will have larger size garnets compare to others. As a result it will not put final finishing edge to your blade.They will sound similar blade movies inside sand.Quote:
Originally Posted by Disburden
There is may be 1 % chance against this.
Luckily for me, my 3 fall in the 1% :beer1:Quote:
Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl
Or maybe there's more to the story? Can we please stop debating this? You're experiences have varied from mine and many others. That doesn't make you right and me wrong, or vice a versa. Thanks, my friend! :beer1:
A lot of member's, especially new guys are unfamiliar with coticule.be and the terms unicot and diliucot, terms and methods made up by a former member here, it may be helpful to them to explain what that is...Quote:
Originally Posted by Harvitz81
Even I'm not sure, is it basically creating a slurry and watering down as you go...? I know how to use Coticules, but I'm unfamiliar these methods and terms...
Dulicot is using slurry and then diluting in a very systematic way to hit a keenness limit on the coticule and then eventually getting to just water for a finish. Unicot is the same thing except you add tape right before the just water/light slurry stage to set another bevel which "Should" add more sharpness to the edge if you're having trouble with the dulicot way.Quote:
Originally Posted by zib
I, personally, find both frustrating so I use progressive methods.
For further information:
Coticule Sharpening Academy - home of the famous Belgian Coticule Whetstone
It's dilucot actually ... as in dilute and coticule.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dllandry
My favourite method when using a coticule.
The size you have, as others have said, is perfect.
Unless I have a perfectly straight edge, I use a small one like you have.
Hey! Mine too !! Guess we bought the good ones huh :)Quote:
Originally Posted by richmondesi
I was lucky, too! Three times, actually (out of three purchases. Makes 100% success. Darn, we are lucky guys!).Quote:
Originally Posted by decraew
My (maybe unpopular) Opinion: Look for a fast coticule plus slurry stone, learn to use it and you´ll be good. Maybe a 600 grit stone for antique razors. That´s it.
Regards,
Tok
PS.: Jehova.
I use this method for honing and I always get excellent results. But I don't have a DMT-E, I use a 1500 grit synthetic stone instead
Certainly possible. It's also possible that fast cutters i) have a higher garnet content, or ii) have garnets (of whatever size) that are released to slurry faster due to cementation characteristics of the stone, or iii) have more well-crystalline garnets (effective cutters).Quote:
Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl