I have a Naniwa 1k SS i use for bevel sets, and then i finish on my coticule. I still cannot figure out this stone, and i sure as hell cant get a comfortable shave off it. Even after a finish on a crox balsa strop, and about 60 laps on the latigo.

This morning was a nightmarish tug fest with a freshly honed solingen blade (zartina cutlery works). I put it down and finished with the DE.

Maybe i just dont have the patience for the coticule or my technique sucks on it.

I start with heavy slurry, moderate pressure, and progress to water. I do 5-10 x strokes per dilution easing back on pressure as i go.

Any ideas here guys? I am about fed up with this stone. Tonight i am going to hone an old W&B i have started restoring to se if it is the razor or my honing that sucks.

Thanks!


Jon