Thread: Love to hate my coticule

Also, on those vids please listen, I do a ton of blabbing, some of it is actually important ok most is just BS but honest there are some good points in there

I have personally learned more in the past month watching gssixgun's videos than I did the previous 2 years, the man knows his stuff when it come to honing.

I have a small select grade coticule (1 5/8"x4") and hate the size but love the edges I get off it. Most of the time, depending on the razor, I can shave off the coticule, after stropping of course. Some razors need more polishing in which case I'll hit it with a C12K. Coticules really give Sheffields a nice, smooth edge.

Stick with it, IMO it's worth it. Since it's a natural stone, it takes a while to familiarize yourself with it's individual characteristics-- but when you get the hang of it, the payoff will be astounding. I love my coti, it doesn't leave the sharpest edge I've ever felt, but it is definately the most comfortable (to my face anyway).

Coticules can take a little while to get used to like chay2k said. Stick with it, and you will get some great results. For some good info on honing with the coticule check out Bart's website, coticule.be

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Also, on those vids please listen, I do a ton of blabbing, some of it is actually important ok most is just BS but honest there are some good points in there

Could you pinpoint exactly at which point in time one should listen for these good points?

Jon, if you'd like to meet up, I live in Shreveport, and I would be more than happy to do some 1 on 1 work with you. Just shoot me a PM, and we'll get you going on the right track.

Originally Posted by richmondesi

Jon, if you'd like to meet up, I live in Shreveport, and I would be more than happy to do some 1 on 1 work with you. Just shoot me a PM, and we'll get you going on the right track.

Id take this offer. If anyone knows how to hone on a coticule its this guy!