Thread: LockOn

Those stones should work just fine, but you should look into either a 8" DMT Coarse or do some research on how to lap the stones with sandpaper on the countertop or a marble tile as the lapping stone provided will not keep your stones flat like they should be. Once you get a comfortable shave every time off the 8K after honing, then you can entertain a finisher like a Naniwa 12K or thuringian/escher. There are many other finishers we use, but those two would be the easiest to learn IMO. I might also suggest a pasted strop (crox or .5 micron diamond) to use after the 8K.

Thanks, but for the DMT could you post a like of one that would be appropriate. One I see is this but I am not sure if it will work
Amazon.com: DMT D8C 8-Inch Dia-Sharp Continuous Diamond Coarse: Home Improvement

That's it...I have a D11C & it works great. I chose the extra length thinking that most stones are 8" & I wanted my lapping stone to be longer. Either will work fine.

DMT 11" Diamond Sharpener Stone D11 Coarse D11C NEW | eBay

Amazon.com: DMT D11C 11-1/2-Inch Dia-Sharp Continuous Diamond Surface Sharpening Bench Stone Coarse: Home Improvement

That is a lovely looking razor, LockOn and I'm glad that you are enjoying using it.
The learning curve only gets steeper from here...hang on and enjoy the ride

Thanks, I will try my best I think once I manage to strop properly I will be fine. (watched the videos very helpful) Also I tried MAAS on the older antique razors and that stuff works wonders.