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    A microscope and a coticule are both on my wish...

    A microscope and a coticule are both on my wish lists!

    I'd love to let someone with more experience try the Henckels and see how it compares to other hones, but the cost and risk of shipping makes...
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    The hone arrived today, 2 days after my new...

    The hone arrived today, 2 days after my new straight. I got the pre-honed option but it wasn't shaving great so after lapping the new hone on some wet/dry sandpaper I picked up for $.98/sheet, I did...
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    I'm expecting difficulties, but I like a...

    I'm expecting difficulties, but I like a challenge. :)

    I have a pre-honed Dovo on the way from Vintage and, from the by/sell/trade, a used Wapi. I'll use the Wapi for learning, and until I'm...
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    Well, no one's thrown up a red flag, so I think...

    Well, no one's thrown up a red flag, so I think I'll head over to the store tomorrow and get them to order it. I would say I'd get back to you with a review once I've tried it, but being a newbie to...
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    I was reading about them here: TWINŽ Finishing...

    I was reading about them here: TWINŽ Finishing Stone Pro - NEW | J.A. Henckels Official Web Site

    Apparently, you don't presoak them.

    It'd be $100 Canadian and I wouldn't have to pay shipping...
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    Would do you think of Henckels 3k/8k?

    I'm looking for my first honing stone. Haven't found a Norton in my area, but there's a kitchen store that can get me a Henckels 3k/8k. Will this be as good as a 4k/8k?

    Thanks for any advice.
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