Where to find Chrome Ox?

**Purvis** · 01-02-2009, 02:19 AM

I just found the green .5 micron sticks of Chromium Oxide at my local WoodCraft store in the aisle with the hones. They sell it as micro fine honing compound. In the store the packaging does not have the grit size but their website Buy Green Chrome Oxide Compound, 6 oz., Green Chrome Oxide Compound, Buffing lists it at .5 micron. I used a cheese grater and some neatsfoot oil to make a paste for my paddle strop. But the item is intended to be used on a slow buffer.

Sean

**randydance062449** · 01-02-2009, 02:24 AM

The Woodcraft stuff is not as fine as that from Japaneseknifesharpening.com. FWIW

**Ben325e** · 01-02-2009, 02:25 AM

Boo for that stuff! See my thread on why the waxy bars are not good for straight razor use.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/basic...-bars-not.html

**mikeyr** · 01-02-2009, 10:30 PM

Any lapidary (rock polishing) supply will have it, usually in liquid form. It's commonly used on minerals that are bad for undercutting, like jade

**Purvis** · 01-05-2009, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by randydance062449

The Woodcraft stuff is not as fine as that from Japaneseknifesharpening.com. FWIW

Thanks Randy. Just now getting myself involved with a paddle strop, appreciate the reference.

Sean

**Jaguar** · 01-10-2009, 02:50 AM

OK I got 2 packs of Chromium Oxide. I have 2 questions now.

First, I was going to use some of the powder to get a mirror shine on some razors I'm restoring. What medium should I put the powder on to polish the blades? A special cloth perhaps?

And second, I made a balsa paddle strop that I wanted to paste. Should I mix the powder with a bit of oil and then apply it to the balsa?

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