Havachat45
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- Joined
- Oct 24, 2012
- Location
- Redbank, QLD
I just thought I would share my experiences from a couple of weekends ago.
We had a catch-up with a few of the local guys and I had the opportunity to use both the Chosera 1K and the Sigma Ceramic 13K.
As some of you will know, the Chosera is the preferred option for a lot of professional honers around the place and, after using it, I can see why.
It is a very soft stone to use and yet cuts really fast. I was able to set a bevel on a smiling blade in a matter of minutes and the scratch pattern was very light, making the rest of the honing process quicker as well.
One of the guys honed his razor using only the Chosera and the Sigma 13K. I would not ordinarily go from a bevel setter to a finisher, however apparently, it worked very well, from what I have heard.
I had a Simmonds blade with me that needed a bit more work as the blade was 'not quite there' in terms of sharpness.
I used the Sigma 13K with a light slurry, diluting to water as I went - all I can say is "WOW" - I shaved with it that night and couldn't even feel stubble for a day and a half!!
For anyone wanting to hone their own razors, I don't reckon you could go past these hones.
We had a catch-up with a few of the local guys and I had the opportunity to use both the Chosera 1K and the Sigma Ceramic 13K.
As some of you will know, the Chosera is the preferred option for a lot of professional honers around the place and, after using it, I can see why.
It is a very soft stone to use and yet cuts really fast. I was able to set a bevel on a smiling blade in a matter of minutes and the scratch pattern was very light, making the rest of the honing process quicker as well.
One of the guys honed his razor using only the Chosera and the Sigma 13K. I would not ordinarily go from a bevel setter to a finisher, however apparently, it worked very well, from what I have heard.
I had a Simmonds blade with me that needed a bit more work as the blade was 'not quite there' in terms of sharpness.
I used the Sigma 13K with a light slurry, diluting to water as I went - all I can say is "WOW" - I shaved with it that night and couldn't even feel stubble for a day and a half!!
For anyone wanting to hone their own razors, I don't reckon you could go past these hones.