Thread: Is this a good hone?

This is one I found from a well-known site in our part of the world. Would you buy it?

http://www.executive-shaving.co.uk/s...ning-stone.php

I asked the same question some time ago: http://straightrazorpalace.com/showt...highlight=apex

Thanks for that. So, basically don't bother!

Any other UK-based places to get a good hone from? Not looking to buy straight away (pun not intended!) but would be nice to have a few URLs or whatever...

I couldn't find any info on APEX readily on the internet. (Is that because the company is "unknown" or lack of skill by the researcher? )

Second, I'd be concerned what the grit rating would be -- is it high enough to provide a clean, polished edge (apparently 6K is about as low as suggested to get an acceptable edge without feeling coarse or harsh)?

How about this one? It's not a water one, but oil. Plus it's dirt cheap so I am even more sceptical!

http://www.gentlemans-shop.com/acata...Stone.html#a26

Try www.axminster.co.uk for japanese waterstones?? I got a very sharp hone off the 6000 and am waiting for the 8000 and 10000.

All the description tells you is that it's about 8"x2"x1" thick. You need to know the grit size to get a feel for whether or not it's suitable for razors. Lots of people say the stones they're selling are good for razors but that's often just opinion.

Originally Posted by xChris

I couldn't find any info on APEX readily on the internet. (Is that because the company is "unknown" or lack of skill by the researcher? )

Second, I'd be concerned what the grit rating would be -- is it high enough to provide a clean, polished edge (apparently 6K is about as low as suggested to get an acceptable edge without feeling coarse or harsh)?

Here they are: http://www.apex-schleifmittel.de/english/content.htm

It's a German company, but the above link gives you info in English.

Originally Posted by pea

Try www.axminster.co.uk for japanese waterstones?? I got a very sharp hone off the 6000 and am waiting for the 8000 and 10000.

Cool, thanks pea. I take it you mean from this exact page?

http://www.axminster.co.uk/category-...nes-207976.htm

They don't look too bad price-wise, etc. Which model did you get? - the 8000 and 10000 ones are classed 'polishing' ones. Do I need a 'fine' one as well?

Originally Posted by Kees

Here they are: http://www.apex-schleifmittel.de/english/content.htm

It's a German company, but the above link gives you info in English.

Thanks, Kees. Appreciate your efforts! Thanks to everyone else who replied too!