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Y'know those smocks with two waist pockets that barbers used to wear ? In one of those pockets old Frank Natale used to keep a Swaty barber hone. When he would be shaving a customer if the razor...

With all due respect, and just IMHO ..... 'a fool and his money are soon parted.' :shrug:

( Thomas Tusser circa 1557) ;

A foole and his monie be soone at debate,
which after with sorrow...

I've never had the norton ax man's hone so I can't comment on that. Comparing to an escher is like apples and oranges AFAIC. Take an escher to an ax competition and see how long it lasts. Those...

If it was mine I wouldn't lap it at all. Chances are it is probably flat enough and the original finish may be better than a lapped surface. I would use a nylon bristle brush under some running...