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Why not transfer it to the linen of a strop? Some members put fire ash on the linen so why not some coticule slurry? I never tried but have been tempted to do this as an experiment. However now that...

Dylandog,

I am not an expert of the physics of sharpening but if there is such a big difference in rating I guess it may be due to the stuff between the garnets??

I fail to see the point over alternating blue and yellow Belgian. They both contain similar sized garnets, the garnet content of the blue being less than that of the yellow. I discussed this item...

After honing I do not rinse the slurry off the hone, I just let it dry and use it next time again. Only when there's hardly slurry left I create some.

Slurry is not essential, without it honing...

I agree with Ivo. I never use anything else but the coticule on a razor that has been shave sharp. With proper use a razor will gradually become a bit duller. A few laps on the coticule is all that's...

Would overhoning be the problem here?