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  1. 11-22-2012, 05:49 AM #1
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    Check out my "new to me" Franz Swaty. It's my first and only Barber's Hone. I like the idea of keeping it in the bathroom then throwing some lather on it and giving my straight about 5 passes. I'm very lazy I got it from Gem Star Customs, very fast service. I haven't used it yet but it feels very slick. I used the very unscientific technique of rubbing my fingers on it and comparing it to my Naniwa ss. I'm just a beginner and I'm probably just feeling the binder but I think it's around the Naniwa 10k range?
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    Congrats, enjoy your hone.
    Thanks for sharing it.
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    Congrats on the new hone. They are getting harder to find these days.
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    Lick it

    No really, your tongue is way more sensitive to the grit then your fingers rinse them both first of course, but try the tip of the tongue test and see what you think...
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    A little salt and pepper and then into the oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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    I'm holding out for the thread discussing the benefits of Tabasco or Cholula slurry sauce and the edges produced.
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    Good score! My 1st hone was a swaty. They're great for touchups.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ScoutHikerDad View Post
    Good score! My 1st hone was a swaty. They're great for touchups.
    Ditto and I've had that one for over fifty years! Still, in all, a great hone!
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