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Thanks, Russel. That's helpful. To me the softer hones seem more forgiving.

I wonder if a "perfect coticule edge" is similar to a "perfect escher edge," but that the softness makes the escher...

I think the bigger blue crystals had more cooling time. Slower cooling would allow more time for the crystals to grow.

Josh

Lynn,

How does the hardness of the stones compare? Is there a different feel to the stroke on the escher vs. a coticule?

I've heard that eschers are softer and will quickly build a slurry with...

Fred,

I'm a happy coticule user, as you probably know. :)

If you're looking for the ultimate in sharpness from a hone, you might want to consider the Shapton 15K and 30K stones. I haven't used...