Sandbox
Hones - a comparison table
| Name | Grit | Size(s) | Typical use | Comments | Similar hone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton 1k | 1k | 8x3 | Setting bevel | Cheap, fast cutting. Useful as a 220/1k combo for eBay trash | Belgian blue with slurry |
| Norton 4k | |||||
| Norton 8k | |||||
| Belgian yellow (Coticule) | |||||
| Belgian blue (with slurry) | |||||
| Belgian blue (without slurry | |||||
| Escher | |||||
| Spyderco | |||||
| DMT | |||||
| Barber hone | |||||
| Chinese Waterstone 12k | 12k |
