Microscope/loupe

[Huxley]

Are these much use with regards to honing a straight im curious about buying one or would a simple loupe be just as effective?

 

[Seraphim]

I'ma microscope addict....

 

[Huxley]

Does it help with knowing what your edges are up to though?

 

[jtrops]

I like to use a loupe when I'm honing. I like to look at the bevel to see the scratch marks going away, and to see the edge get smooth.

 

[Huxley]

Well i've ordered a 30x loupe for now just to see what is going on.

 

[jtrops]

That's what I have. I think I would have more hones if I had a higher power loupe. It is cool to see how the edge and bevel progress as you hone.

 

[Seraphim]

Does it help with knowing what your edges are up to though?

It helps develop a reference to my other honing tests (HHT, etc) sometimes the edge isn't progressing as I would expect, and a peek at it under the scope helps see what is actually happening at the edge.