tat2Ralfy said:Thats bang on Chris, you can do half strokes, but need to finish on regular strokes, I tend to do my mine with the full weight of the blade btw, I have never found a very light touch works for me on the Coticule.
Hope this helps and best regards
Ralfson (On Holiday)
garyhaywood said:finishing . i always rinse hone at the end. i then do a set of half stroke. then i clean and rub hone clean again , and perform another set of half strokes. i then finish with x pattern light strokes or just enough pressure to keep blade on hone and keep a nice stroke going. i finish with 30 to 100 laps .then linen/leather done
garyhaywood said:I'm glad it all coming together for you. a good coticule edge is realy smooth don't you agree:thumbup:
RicTic said:garyhaywood said:I'm glad it all coming together for you. a good coticule edge is realy smooth don't you agree:thumbup:
Smoother than I ever imagined. It took me by surprise to be honest.
I'm going to hone another razor from dulling tonight, just to prove I didn't fluke it and to keep the advice fresh in my head while putting it into practice. Then I'll know I've nailed it.
Your "Keep your eye on the slurry. It's all about the slurry!" Should be a forum slogan Gary.
That piece of advice helped me to turn the corner, so to speak. :thumbup:
garyhaywood said:have you tryed hybrid side yet?
garyhaywood said:finishing . i always rinse hone at the end. i then do a set of half stroke. then i clean and rub hone clean again , and perform another set of half strokes. i then finish with x pattern light strokes or just enough pressure to keep blade on hone and keep a nice stroke going. i finish with 30 to 100 laps .then linen/leather done
tat2Ralfy said:Thats bang on Chris, you can do half strokes, but need to finish on regular strokes, I tend to do my mine with the full weight of the blade btw, I have never found a very light touch works for me on the Coticule.
Hope this helps and best regards
Ralfson (On Holiday)