I would love to hear your opinions on this topic. I was having a conversation with a vendor friend of mine last night, and he was telling me about the popularity and subsuquent liquidity of narrow hones, i.e. (1.5"w x 7"L) or 40mmx200mm. Of course we're talking Naturals. I don't think anyone makes narrow hones...I could be wrong....
Anyway, I understand for certain grinds, blades, etc...A narrow hone can be a God send. You can lead with the Heel, and the Toe follows. They're good for smiling blades. But........
Can you not do this with a wider hone too? Is cost a factor? If the 40mm hone is half the price, I fully understand. My contention is that, Anything done on a narrow hone, can be done on a wider hone. Given the choice, Money not being a factor, I'd take the wider hone everytime.
What do you think?