Difference between revisions of "Hones - comparison table"
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| Norton 8k|| 8k|| || || | | Norton 8k|| 8k|| || || | ||
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| − | | Belgian yellow (Coticule)|| 10k|| | + | | Belgian yellow (Coticule)|| 10k|| Finishing || || Escher |
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| Belgian blue (with slurry)|| 4k|| || || | | Belgian blue (with slurry)|| 4k|| || || | ||
Revision as of 17:06, 8 February 2009
The table below offers a quick overview of different hones, their specific features, typical uses, and comparable hones.
Hones - a comparison table
| Name | Grit (approx.) | Typical use | Comments | Similar hone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton 1k | 1k | Setting bevel | Cheap, fast cutting. Useful as a 220/1k combo for eBay trash | Belgian blue with slurry |
| Norton 4k | 4k | |||
| Norton 8k | 8k | |||
| Belgian yellow (Coticule) | 10k | Finishing | Escher | |
| Belgian blue (with slurry) | 4k | |||
| Belgian blue (without slurry | 8k | |||
| Escher | 12k | Finishing | Belgian yellow | |
| Spyderco | ||||
| DMT | ||||
| Barber hone | 12k | Finishing | ||
| Chinese 12k | 12k | Finishing | ||
| King Ice Bear Japanese 1k | 1k | |||
| King Ice Bear Japanese 4k | 4k | |||
| King Ice Bear Japanese 6k | 6k |
