Sorry if this has been asked a dozen times before, searching the boards on my phone is a little iffy. also, sorry for all the questions in one post.
What is the difference between a hone, a barbers hone, and a coticule?
From what I've read, coticules and hones are similar except for the rock they come from, but is that all?
From what I see on the boards, hones are usually dark colored rectangles, and cuticles are light colored/crazy shaped/rock shaped.
And a barbers hone, is it just a solid strop of sorts? What's it made of? Is it any good at all for setting a bevel? What does setting a bevel mean?
If I saw a hone looking type rock at say, a flea market, how would I know if it's good for razors, or if it's meant for chisels? Just by touch?
Also, what's the deal with Arko sticks? Should I really take the time to track one down?
Thanks for any answers you have! I'm trying to understand a little more than I do before I start.
What is the difference between a hone, a barbers hone, and a coticule?
From what I've read, coticules and hones are similar except for the rock they come from, but is that all?
From what I see on the boards, hones are usually dark colored rectangles, and cuticles are light colored/crazy shaped/rock shaped.
And a barbers hone, is it just a solid strop of sorts? What's it made of? Is it any good at all for setting a bevel? What does setting a bevel mean?
If I saw a hone looking type rock at say, a flea market, how would I know if it's good for razors, or if it's meant for chisels? Just by touch?
Also, what's the deal with Arko sticks? Should I really take the time to track one down?
Thanks for any answers you have! I'm trying to understand a little more than I do before I start.