Coticule Honing Made Easy - Update - Modified Technique for Problematic Stones

If you're still having trouble getting that great edge on your coticule, try this modified technique. People have sent me stones they couldn't get to work and I discovered some interesting things with a new microscope I have. Great Stuff!

Here is the link to the vintage fire hose linen that is flax BTW:
http://bit.ly/1Lg7Xp4

The place for coticules is The Superior Shave (TSS)
http://thesuperiorshave.com/coticules...

The Scope (they're not cheap):
See my video for it with full instructions on how to purchase it and get the "Dr. Matt" discount:
   • Dino-Lite 900X USB Microscope - Fact ...  


Here is the modified technique:

Assuming you have a razor with a set bevel or at least one that shaves decent:
-Kill the edge on the rim of a glass or corner of the 8K stone
-Bring the edge back on the 8K and test with cherry tomato. You can do this however you want with circles, Xs, half strokes... I even make a slurry on the 8K then finish with light pressure under running water.
-Strop on fire hose linen only half a dozen or so.
-Go to the coti under running water for 30-40 passes with light pressure, Xs only, no circles
-Back to the fire hose for 50 then 100 on leather

Your razor may start to stick on the coticule before the 30-40 and that's OK too, you can stop there.
If you don't have the fire hose linen, you may need more passes on a fabric strop.