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Congrats Mike on well deserved success....

P.S. Let me know if you find any other good rocks. I'll be glad to test them.....

I just got up, still drinking my coffee, not too fast on the uptake....

I just got up, still drinking my coffee, not too fast on the uptake....

I used to have that problem with specific Jnat. A good lapping, and less water was the ticket. I agree with Stefan, Hart should hone up like any other blade. These Zulu hones are like glass. Very...

Read my very first post in the thread. I think I explained exactly how I used it.

As far as laping goes, I'd ask Mike when you order it, I don't know what he's doing these days. I'd check it with...

Thanks. I'm right with you in your assesment. You do need to do at least 100 laps on this thing for the edge to really pop. That's always been my impression. Of course, Razor grind, Technique, and...

A well worn DMT 325 will work, any size, or an Atoma. It's really personal preference. I believe, and I could be wrong, but I think the Atoma is easier on the surface. It's prefered by the Jnat...

Any finisher is just that, A finisher. You should be getting good shaves off it, No matter what it is.
An 8k, a Shapton 16k, Escher, Coticule, Charnley, whatever...No need to go to pastes or sprays....

Are those the hones that were for sale on Ebay, he had 3 different kinds?

Like an Ozuku.....

The best thing you can do if your interested (and if you have the means) is get a stone. This is not a plug for Michael by any means. It seems everyone is waiting for someone's else's opinion. You...

Good point Mike,

You know mine has a small spot of orange skin on the back. It doesn't interfere with honing, if I wanted to use it. I can actually use all four sides. The original test hones...

After talking to Burt, He also tested this stone. We've found the magic happens over 80 laps. It will work well with less laps, but it may feel like an 8k edge. I do 5 sets of 20 laps. I use an Atoma...

Hey, Thanks for the vote of confidence. Not that I'm offended or anything about all the testing I did. I pm'd Jimmy as well, and he told me he wasn't interested.....? I even offered to do a blade for...

You know, Michael actually sent me 3 hones to test. I need to start posting results from the other two.
It's funny, When I got the 3 stones, and saw the Zulu, I knew he found something good.

Let's keep this thread on point please Gentlemen. It's about the hone, not the honemeister.

P.S. Guys, This hone is very easy to use. Not to take anything away from anyone, but I'm sure they'd...

I usually wrap the wet sandpaper around the DMT plate itself. That way you can use whatever grit sandpaper you want, and you have a nice flat lapper. It works great. I lay mine in the sink with water...

What Mainaman said....

I use the Shapton GS stones myself. I like them, but I find the edge from the 16k a bit crisp for me. I take it to the Zulu, I used to go from the 16k to the Escher. I...

I think one of the things you'll notice with this hone is ease of use. It's not very complicated as far as hones go, and it's very forgiving. I would recommend this hone to beginner's as well as...

I'm a skeptic, especially when it comes to unknown stones, and Jnats to be honest. There's so much counterfitting, it's not funny. I don't buy unknown stones. When I bought my Jnats, I used a well...

My bad....I thought you had all 3.....

Stefan: I'm really glad you liked it. I knew you would. Anyone that enjoys finishing hones will enjoy this one. Superb edges. Thanks again to Michael for his work, and allowing me to test them. I'd...

Yes, These stones are quite hard. I think my friend Mainaman will appreciate that....

If you were so inclined, You could use it with the Asano Nagura's, crox, or diamond liquid.

I probably...

Yes, I'm excited to hear the other's thought's as well. The Zulu hone seems to work on anything you throw at it.
It works well with water, and better with slurry...

Now, I'll put some more...

I don't own any Hart razors and I only have the one RW I just got. It'll be sometime before it needs honing. I really don't think it'll be a problem, Honestly.