Hones - comparison table
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 | Esher | |
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 |