Thread: Natural Stone Magic\Natural Steel

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Other than bevel setting I had gotten away from synthetics for some months now but I've been returning to them lately. Still tend to finish with the Escher. I don't have any J-nats so I can't comment on them but I am curious.

Still no Jnats, Jimmy?! I mean, c'mon dude! LOL!

I haven't actually honed any SS blades yet because I have never bought one, I tend to buy old razors and they're usually Carbon Blades but Sham and I did have a conversation once about the Charnley Forest and I learned that the CF was very good for finishing SS blades but wasn't used for any Carbon blades...

I thought it was interesting.

Hi,

I must admit to be a curmudgeonly, miserable git when it comes to natural stones

Being an analytical chemist by profession, I prefer the consistency & cost benefit of synthetic hones.

So by having this odd point of view, I have never exerienced the delights of natural stones

Recently, some strange force has been driving me to get a coti, so there is hope for me yet

All my razors, carbon steel, SS & C135 hone wonderfully on my Nainwas

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

I haven't actually honed any SS blades yet because I have never bought one, I tend to buy old razors and they're usually Carbon Blades but Sham and I did have a conversation once about the Charnley Forest and I learned that the CF was very good for finishing SS blades but wasn't used for any Carbon blades...

I thought it was interesting.[/QUOTE]

I see we go to the same school. Yes the CF will do better with SS, So will a Turkish oilstone and or a nice high end Arki. I have all three and from what I have seen so far this is a true statement.. I only use synthetics for bevel progression to about 8K. Then switch to naturals for finishing. My Eschers are at the top rung of the ladder. And some other stones/ hones you can play tricks with. The quest continues. that's the fun part.
MIke

Thanks Mike:
I am just starting the first dance steps with my CF, but I guess I am going to have to try a spin with a SS razor now... I have done about 10 razors on it so far all carbon and have been getting some good results...

Getting this one dialed in is most likely going to take a bit of time I like to do about 100 razors on them before I start thinking I know them... I'll have to push some SS on there, which is going to be hard for me because I normally push them toward the Naniwas

Whoa G, I’m susceptible to flattery. Don’t forget your good Ol Translucent Arki, you may be surprised how similar the two behave on “Stain – Less” steel. I just picked up a Sheffield’s Best Silver Steel razor.

It took Sham 10hrs to get an edge on that thing. It’s not stainless either. Freaky looking thing with a safety catch on the handle. I’ll see if I can get a pic posted.

MIke