Thread: What is the best honing stone available?

Originally Posted by Kees

As I am a nostalgic guy I think I'll buy a Belgian blue and a coticule.

I had the same thinking when I went for barber hones initially. I continue to fail to achieve a shaving sharp edge from them. The Norton is less costly than Belgians and most effective. I've been branching out from that foundation. Not trying to disuade you, just trying to open your mind in case things don't go your way. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Also, rather than simpy looking for cheap Begians if you still decide this is your direction, ensure the highest quality. My Belgian coticule bout had some blue veins running trhough it and I'm wondering if it might be foiling my attempts to refine the edge after using the Norton 4k/8k. Can anybody answer this?

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