Thread: Micro mesh as a cheap substitute for honing stones?

You can get a set of 9 'micro mesh' sheets (of 1.5K, 1.8K, 2.4K, 3.2K, 3.6K, 4K, 6K, 8K and 12K grits) for much less than a half of the price of one honing stone.

Is there any reason why these couldn't be stuck to wooden blocks and used as a way to start honing cheaply?

I've bought a set of 12" by 4" sheets anyway (I can find other uses for it if this isn't do-able), and will be getting some super cheap razors from the bay to try it out on.

Has anyone tried this?

Andrew

EDIT: oh sorry, should this be in the 'hones' section? Please move the thread if it's more appropriate there.