Is it possible to get a decent shave edge by finishing on a 10k natural stone.
Is it possible to get a decent shave edge by finishing on a 10k natural stone.
Zulu Grey 3”x8”
Actually right now it’s on sale
About $102 USD
Natural stones have no grit rating.
It's very possible to get a super sharp, wicked sharp, and great feeling edge on a natural stone such as a Norton Translucent Arkansas or a coticule. Others, of course.
What would be the cheapest finishing option to really get a blade shave ready.
I find black and trans Arkansas's to be consistently wonderful but you have to take into consideration that I'm an Arkaholic and my judgement may be skewed.......I love natural edges, I'm cheap, I love to hone. I've tried finishing on Coticules, BBW, and Vermont slate, and even pasted strops and I prefer Arks and plain leather. Maybe some day this may change but not in my foreseeable future. I'm positive an Ark will finish past 10k.
I read a lot on jnat coticule is there anything else that will give a similar edge that is inexpensive