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    -norton 1000/4000

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    Quote Originally Posted by tk421 View Post
    Is a Chinese 12k something that will work for this? It is something to use in place of a barbers hone?

    I have not used the Chinese 12k so I cant really comment on it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by durdensbuddy View Post
    The restoration portion comes from needing new scales, and cleaning up rust, pitting and patina on both blades.
    Yes, that means the edges need to be started with a coarse hone unless you have a lot of time. I can guarantee you they're chipped and oxidized even if you can't see it without magnification. And by the time you're done with the sand paper even if they're currently perfect they won't be

    For just maintenance I think almost any finishing hone will do. Barber hones are the cheapest but not the only option. In principle it's possible to go forever with pasted strop too, but I don't know many people who do that in practice as well. But you can go long time with it.

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    Thanks for the replies. You've all given me some valuable information.

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