I haven't really gotten into honing as I haven't needed to. I've only had to do minor touch ups using my Chinese 12k. I also have an old red barber hone which I suspect is aluminum oxide or something of that nature but haven't used it.
So my question is, what do I have here in this photo? Which side would I use first and should I follow up with the Chinese 12k afterward? I have a few straights that I'd like to practice with; won't be using it on my active straights until I am comfortable with it.
So my question is, what do I have here in this photo? Which side would I use first and should I follow up with the Chinese 12k afterward? I have a few straights that I'd like to practice with; won't be using it on my active straights until I am comfortable with it.