Thread: Chromium Oxide or Diamond Spray?

If using diamond spray do you still need to use chromium oxide?

No, you do not have to go to chromium oxide after you use diamond spray. I think you should keep in mind the micron rating. For example, you use a one micron diamond spray you could go to chromium oxide that is rated around .5 microns or you could go to a diamond spray that is rated at .5 micron or higher. So the progression is the most important part, going from 1 to a .5 and possible .25. If you were to use a .25 micron diamond spray and go back to chromium oxide that could be a waste. Finally, it comes to preference. If you are happy with the edge produced by the diamond spray use it or alternatively the chromium oxide. The only caveat is I know that Theirs Issard suggests using chromium oxide after the use of their .25 micron bio-diamond paste. They indicate that this might take some of the harshness out of the edge produced by the diamond paste. To me it seems unnecessary and you should go directly to the chromium oxide after using a finishing stone or a one micron rated sharpening solution such as pastes. Ultimately the choice is yours and what you prefer.

Not needed to use them both. After diamond spray, use of linen is needed more.

Don't need to but it's personal preference. Some prefer the crisp edges left by diamond. Others dont and will use crox to smooth the edge to a greater comfort level.

Reason I'm asking is I'm plannng to buy the modular paddle (as my first ever strop) when it comes back in stock next week and it comes with 15 Carat 0.5 Diamond Spray included in the price.
So wondering ifI need the crox or any oher dimond pastes?

I gave diamond spray a tryout for a year or so and did the same amount of time with chromium oxide. The cr ox is my regular now. I like the edges better than with the diamond.
And the SRD spray makes life easy.

I'd say t is a question of preference of the type of edge you get, it was for me at least. I liked diamond spray edges better than CrO.
When you learn how to hone correctly you will need neither.

Originally Posted by mainaman

I'd say t is a question of preference of the type of edge you get, it was for me at least.

I don't have a preference. This will be my first strop. Since I'll have the 0.5 micron do I need 0.25 micron too?

I've only used a feather DX at this point. Hoping to buy a SR very very soon.

Originally Posted by RedGladiator

I don't have a preference. This will be my first strop. Since I'll have the 0.5 micron do I need 0.25 micron too?

I've only used a feather DX at this point. Hoping to buy a SR very very soon.

You may like the CrO better than the diamond or vice versa, you may have to try them both to know.

I did not like the edges off 0.25 micron diamond spray, for me too harsh. From what I have seen said about that size it is a love/hate thing depending on the person.

Maybe a good question then is what type of blade d you like. Really sharp and keen, slightly more mellow and a bit softer? What type of edge do you want.