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04-10-2013, 02:35 PM
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Great stuff Mike, it looks great. Thanks for...
Great stuff Mike, it looks great.
Thanks for all of your research and digging for rocks under the African sun! -
01-23-2013, 12:16 AM
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Great idea Mike, no need to waste those narrower...
Great idea Mike, no need to waste those narrower ones. It could also be a more affordable option for guys, and a lot cheaper on the shipping weight.
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12-25-2012, 12:42 AM
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Merry Chtistmas to all the Zulu fans!
Merry Chtistmas to all the Zulu fans!
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12-20-2012, 12:36 PM
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Hi jpcwon, You'll love the Zulu. It works...
Hi jpcwon,
You'll love the Zulu.
It works well as a finisher, and you can use your DMT 325 both as a lapper and to create slurry.
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11-03-2012, 02:27 PM
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From the original piece of hone that started this...
From the original piece of hone that started this entire following.
Here you go guys. This is a Dovo's edge that I honed on my Zulu Grey. This one is Mike's original rectangular Zulu Grey hone... -
10-16-2012, 04:09 PM
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Stefan, I'm glad to hear that you got the same...
Stefan, I'm glad to hear that you got the same result as Rich and I got from our test stones. I have to say that I'm not surprised that you got a superb edge, but it is good to know that all the...
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09-21-2012, 02:24 PM
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Well Dave, I can tell you one thing, these hones...
Well Dave, I can tell you one thing, these hones sure as heck act like top notch Japanese stones or Eschers.
Just like Rich says, the Zulu Grey - No.3, is like an Escher on steroids. The other 2... -
09-21-2012, 01:05 PM
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Photos of all 3 hones, numbered as discussed and slurry. #3 is the Zulu Grey.
For reference, I will post photos of all 3 hones we are testing for Mike (MichaelC) here.
Here is what mine look like clean, dry slurry and wet slurry.
#3 is the Zulu Grey.
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09-09-2012, 09:57 AM
Thread: South African Hones....
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Let's not forget about hone 1 and 2... they are...
Let's not forget about hone 1 and 2... they are also hones of a very very high standard Mike. I'm getting great shave ready edges from both of them also. You've really done very well in your search...
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09-08-2012, 03:13 PM
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Well Rich, I'm glad you're getting the same...
Well Rich, I'm glad you're getting the same results from your test batch as I got from mine. It was quite a journey from Mike to you as I had to take them the long way round the world via Hong Kong!...
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