some success but more questions still

**Theseus** · 03-23-2011, 07:35 PM

Technically, any stone or paste after the 8k really comes down to comfort. After the 8k sharpening, yo should be able to strop on unpasted leather and shave comfortably.

**Mattyboy48** · 03-23-2011, 07:38 PM

okay. But in terms of grit is the 1 micron equivalent to a 12k more or less? im going to try shaving off the 8 k but i think i would like it sharper because I'm sick in the head

**Theseus** · 03-23-2011, 07:42 PM

If I'm not mistaken(I may be wrong), but I think .5 micron is the rough equivelent of 8-10k. Not 100% sure though.

**Mattyboy48** · 03-23-2011, 07:48 PM

i find that hard to believe

**Theseus** · 03-23-2011, 07:51 PM

Like I said, I'm not sure. I don't use pastes or sprays. I'm sure someone else will chime in with the specifics on the grit equivelants.

**Birnando** · 03-23-2011, 07:55 PM

0,5 micron is in the range of 30000 grit.
you can find a comparison, and a formula to calculate between grit and micron in the wiki.
Also you can read in the hones list that explains quite a bit on the various stones and their grits.

**Theseus** · 03-23-2011, 07:57 PM

I figured I was way off.

**Kees** · 03-23-2011, 07:54 PM

Here you go: http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...ailability.pdf

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