Thread: Escher not recommended after coticule?

I had to read that article (sales pitch) again. It can not possibly be referring to vintage Thurries and Eschers. I have not tried a 'new' type, but from what I have heard they are inferior to the vintage variety and therefore may be sub par to a coticule; however even if this were the case I do not agree with the rationale for it in that garnet systems (of coticules) and the quartz system (of mud stones ie. Thurries) are incompatible. This simply does not make sense.

Finer abrasives are finer abrasives, regardless of their origins. Out of the 5 coticules that I have owned, all except for one were inferior to either of my Eschers and my vintage Thurry. I kept one coticule which maybe just slightly ever so slightly below the finish of my Eschers.

Bottom line: for me a coticule's edge is ALWAYS improved by an Escher.

Originally Posted by Scipio

Bottom line: for me a coticule's edge is ALWAYS improved by an Escher.

That has been my experience too. Saying that, I have to add that some coticules give me edges which, if I had to shave with them for the rest of my life, I would be perfectly satisfied.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Saying that, I have to add that some coticules give me edges which, if I had to shave with them for the rest of my life, I would be perfectly satisfied.

I know, HAD is so expensive...

Originally Posted by Scipio

I know, HAD is so expensive...

Well for a really great edge only the Water Of Ayr will do ......

If someone would send me an Escher for a while, I could test the theory! I'll gladly share my USPS address and pay shipping!

If they are right, I am doing it wrong! Just call me a rebel.

I've read that many times, Seems counter productive from a sales point of view....?
I've gone to the Escher after the Coti, I like to live on the edge...take chances...

Originally Posted by zib

I've gone to the Escher after the Coti, I like to live on the edge...take chances...

Rich, you are wild man!

Originally Posted by LawsonStone

If someone would send me an Escher for a while, I could test the theory! I'll gladly share my USPS address and pay shipping!

i can help you with that.
Next i should say.
I always able to get maximum out of blade by using Escher.
I have never able to do same using Coticules.
After coticule i always find improvement on the blade using more finer stones.
hope this helps.

I should add this.
The way people compares Eschers to coticules is wrong.
Escher is not sharpening stone. if any one has in their mind to buy escher and use it as a sharpening stone don't you will get only frustration.
To use coticule is simple make slurry do curtain amount strokes and edge will get sharp.
Escher is not same as Coticule. You have to know when you move to Escher.
gl

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

i can help you with that.
Next i should say.
I always able to get maximum out of blade by using Escher.
I have never able to do same using Coticules.
After coticule i always find improvement on the blade using more finer stones.
hope this helps.

I should add this.
The way people compares Eschers to coticules is wrong.
Escher is not sharpening stone. if any one has in their mind to buy escher and use it as a sharpening stone don't you will get only frustration.
To use coticule is simple make slurry do curtain amount strokes and edge will get sharp.
Escher is not same as Coticule. You have to know when you move to Escher.
gl

I'll borrow your 10" ones, Sham LOL.