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Coticules have a thousand years history for sharpening use, and they're still a partially unresolved riddle. They'll probably always remain that way.
If I know anything about their use, it is thanks...

That's a good idea, but I'm not sure it would work.
Building sharpness on pasted strops usually puts a degree of convexity in the bevel's shape. That puts the very edge out of reach of a flat hone....

In a thread that deals about finishing on a Coticule, I hardly need to read between the lines, to read your opinion. In don't think I misunderstood, and I felt like stating to anyone folowing this...

I have been talking to Rob of Ardennes Coticule (for those that may not know, the last quarry that remains operational) about this "price increase". He officially denied that there is a price...

Well, I don't own a Chinese 12K, so I can't comment on what it does.



Grit ratings are a very blunt instrument (pun intended) for describing a hone's capabilities. Grit ratings say nothing...

Thanks, Dylandog, that's a great summary of what I've been trying to explain for many posts now.
I can't help myself for using many, many words where a few could suffice. :o

Bart.

Big difference.

While everyone wants the smoothest possible edge, there is variance in the optimal keenness for any given face/beard combination. Also the personal shaving style and temperament define how one wields...