Quote Originally Posted by Sticky View Post
I don't think it's so much a lack of interest, more like a problem of objective method to measure results in each category. It's hard to make an objective chart or graph when all the data is largely subjective opinion.
Obviously, but then again, where is the difference to a discussion here? The question has been asked many times (hence the "which hone(s) do I need" article), and I would preface the Wiki article with a big warning sign. Personally, I only own a range of Nortons, a Belgian combo, and an Escher, so I could not comment on any of the other hones. But there must be a degree of (dis)similarity, and I believe documenting this would be useful for a beginner.

I also think Bart's chart to be highly useful. Of course, there will be a (more or less) high degree of subjectiveness, but let us take the following situation: If I wanted to buy a coarser hone than my Norton 1k, what would be my choices? Incidentally, this question is not answered by your progressive honing guide, either (whose hone specific comments could, of course) be used instead of the comparison chart suggested by Bart).

Quote Originally Posted by Sticky View Post
I could add some info on barber hones, but it wouldn't be anything but my own subjective opinion. Let me know once the format/categories are finalized, maybe I can add some general info on a couple of barber hones.
Currently, there are only two articles dedicated to specific hones: Norton, and Belgians. An article on barber hones would be highly appreciated in any event. My more or less cunning plan was to have the chart as an enlargement of the "what hone(s) do I need" article, and cross reference the hones mentioned therein to hone specific articles.