Quote Originally Posted by Disburden View Post
From what I've read coticule garnet do not break down and become finer like jnat facets in slurry would. Matter of fact coticule garnets cut scoops from the razor edge which is why the results feel smoother to your face than say a synth finisher. This is also why when you hone on slurry with a coticule the garnets can cause slurry dulling to the razor, the particles are not becoming finer and finer like a japanese stone would. Therefore the wide plans of the garnet eventually hit the edge head on and dull it.
Yes, both... the near soccer ball shape of the garnets is part of the magic.
in part this is why the dilution methods work.

J-nats are another kettle of hones and techniques.