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Revision as of 14:52, 8 February 2009

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