I've held off on buying anything because I have no clue what I'm doing and hate to waste money. I've read a good bit, but I'm still left with too many options and want to narrow this down even further.
I know there is a level of risk and variabes when starting out, but I'm sure there is a fail safe behind all of this--along with a ton of opinions.
What I'm looking for a is a hone for maintaining an edge and a strop that is long and wide enough to keep me happy for many years of use.
What is a fail safe hone size & type for maintaining an edge?
What is a fail safe strop length, width & material?
Basically something that I would hold on to for many years without regret.
6"x2" blue/yellow combo coticule?
3"x24" horse hide & linen strop?
The idea here is to maintain and use what I have without spending hundreds of dollars. I don't plan on or want to restore razors, that's a job for the pros.
Thanks,
John
I know there is a level of risk and variabes when starting out, but I'm sure there is a fail safe behind all of this--along with a ton of opinions.
What I'm looking for a is a hone for maintaining an edge and a strop that is long and wide enough to keep me happy for many years of use.
What is a fail safe hone size & type for maintaining an edge?
What is a fail safe strop length, width & material?
Basically something that I would hold on to for many years without regret.
6"x2" blue/yellow combo coticule?
3"x24" horse hide & linen strop?
The idea here is to maintain and use what I have without spending hundreds of dollars. I don't plan on or want to restore razors, that's a job for the pros.
Thanks,
John