Originally Posted by
Birnando
IME, it won't do very much to improve on a 8K edge. Well, mine won't.
(I guess some will to some extent, but a standard Swaty or similar won't)
What that barber hone will do is bring it back there again, after use, in a flash and a half.
IMHO they are two separate entities, one is used in the end of a progression, the other is a quick fix to bring the razor back to a shave able state.
Other, more experienced guys, may have a different view on this.
Replacing a 12K used in the end of a progression with a barber hone doesn't sound like the best option out there.