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Of course, you guys are right. I picked up a 1k to set a bevel...without eating up all the steel. I bought the King. Any thoughts on getting the most from this stone? From what I'm told, one uses...

I had a question for you. Those clamps you were using looked like they helped keep the stones stable nicely. Would you recommend them? If so, who makes them?

I was wondering what the grit rating might be. Your right about it taking away a lot of steel but then I only needed less than 10 passes and she was ready to go for the Coti. That said, if I go to...

Update...After reviewing gssixgun's one stone hone for Coticules, which was extremely informative, I decided to jump in and give it a try. The razor is about 80 years old or so, made in Germany. It...

Thanks. I just watched gssixgun's One Stone Hone, parts one and two. Lots of great advice and technique there but I'm left with two questions if you can help:
1) Why did he use two hones? Was he...

The Norton is rated as course/fine. I wasn't planning on using the course side for a razor...too course. But the fine side seems just about right to start the edge. I figured I'd cover the spine...

Just arrived today, my new Coticule and slurry stone! I also picked up a Norton JB8 because I'm restoring an old razor that currently about as sharp as a butter knife. I figure I'll get an edge...