Coticule026

layer: “La Veinette”
extracted: Coticule Quarry at Ol Preu.
size: nearly rectangular shaped bout, 3.5cm X 15cm.
natural combination hone: thickness of Coticule: 9-14mm / thickness of BBW: 10-15mm
speed with slurry: moderately fast (range: very slow – slow – moderate – moderately fast – fast – very fast)
speed with water: slow (range: very slow – slow- moderate)
feedback:
slurry: a clear sensation of fine abrasion, typical sound of “sharpening steel” Slurry turns gray after a few strokes.
water:a very faint sensation of abrasion.
Slurry specifics: good slurry release.
Sharpness level coming off slurry: ++ (range: + shaves my armhair barely, ++ shaves my armheir well, +++ sufficient to shave my face)
Finishing properties, water only: excellent. hone leaves very smooth edge. fairly fast edge refinement.
Dilucot: follow standard procedure.
Unicot: follow standard procedure.
Touch-up hone, use with water: capable of reclaiming slightly dulling edges. 60 -100 laps depending on edge condition.

Extra remark: at a width 3.5 cm this hone is easy going for blades with a smile and slight warp, while still alowing for a steady X-stroke.