Does anyone know the grit of a No 42 Carborundum hone? (Tytex)
Carborundum No 42
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I've got a lot of Carborundums but I've never seen that one. Is it identified as a razor hone or as a sharpening hone? Also, what are its dimensions?
I need to know so I can add it to my Carborundum list!
I need to know so I can add it to my Carborundum list!
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Came in a purple box with a purple sticker on one end with silver font Saying:
Tytex Carbo Hone
No 42
4"x2"
Was in a lot of DE razors and shaving brushes on eBay and called a Razor hone by the seller. Was hoping to avoid testing the grit as I don't really feel like honing razors right now, but guess I'mma have to.
Tytex Carbo Hone
No 42
4"x2"
Was in a lot of DE razors and shaving brushes on eBay and called a Razor hone by the seller. Was hoping to avoid testing the grit as I don't really feel like honing razors right now, but guess I'mma have to.
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I suspect that is not a Carborundum. I'm not aware of any Carborundum that abbreviated its name. Also, I'm not familiar with the Tytex name either.
I'm not saying it's not a razor hone, but the fact that the seller called it that doesn't make it so.
Looks like you're going to have to test it!
I'm not saying it's not a razor hone, but the fact that the seller called it that doesn't make it so.
Looks like you're going to have to test it!
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It's not a Carborundum brand. It's American honing Company.
I finally got around to trying it out. It's not a barbers/razor hone. I'd estimate it's in the 2k-4k range. It shaves, but not smooth, and the edge is very abrasive.
I finally got around to trying it out. It's not a barbers/razor hone. I'd estimate it's in the 2k-4k range. It shaves, but not smooth, and the edge is very abrasive.
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Pixiepoo
This is a hone for fish hooks.....
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Interesting. Thanks for the info.
I have one too. Heres the accompanying info that was in the box.
