Pastes vs. Hones?

Thanks Tony, that is certainly good to know.

 

Rich,
Remember though this is my somewhat unique experience. Most guys proficient at honing would say a hone is needed to get a proper bevel and from a scientific standpoint I would agree. My system works for me but is not ideal. Once I became good at honing I started to use pasted strops only to refresh, not to get my initial edge.
Tony

 

True. That is why I send my str8s to the experts until I get some stones and relearn my lost sharpening skills.

 

I use pasted strops for refreshing and hones to get it sharp. One step Itake before running the blade on the strop for refereshing is to run it about 30 laps on the 12k (although this can vary depending on the blade) then move to the .5 micron pasted strop. This works well for me. YMMV.

Raf

 

curling stones anyone?:: I think there are a few at the bottom of a lake somewhere.

 

You're forgiven.