Originally Posted by
Johntoad57
I believe that Tim (32t) has the answer. I can't tell you how or why it works, but in the hands of the right person, it truly delivers a mighty fine shaving edge. I have two sets of these. One for the house and one for when I travel.
Here's the real interesting part - you can get balsa wood very cheap. I got some at Hobby Lobby and spent around $6.00. It produced the two sets that I referred to. You can put CrOx or BluOx and diamond paste on separate pieces. Got to love the simplicity and cost savings of that! Or you can go out and spend $400.00 and up on a stone that may become an expensive paperweight.
You just have to find that which works for you. Many people search for the perfect edge. I found the edge that delivers a close comfortable shave every single time and it didn't cost me an arm and a leg to achieve. That's what I stick with. But to each his own!