Coticule Sharpening Basics

Want to use a coticule to get a sharp edge? This video shows you how to negotiate with different types of cutting coticules from a slow cutting coticule to a fast cutting coticule. With the right negotiation a keen shave ready edge can be achieved.

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In this episode of sharpening basics we dive deep into the coticule and discuss different topics that have been points of controversy in the straight razor community, some of these topics are: dilucote method, heavy slurry vs light slurry, coticule scratch pattern, and not all coticules getting you a shave ready edge. Like always thanks for watching!

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Types of Cutting Coticules
1:15 - Resetting a Razor
2:00 - Important Thoughts on Coticules
4:20 - Slurry Amount for Bevel Setting w/ Slow Coti
6:55 - Negotiation w/ Slow Coticule
8:25 - 1st Successful Negotiation
9:13 - Negotiation w/ Fast Coticule
13:05 - Fear of The Unknown
14:25 - Final Stage of The Plateau
15:15 - Start of Quality Control
18:10 - Final Stage w/ Oil
20:55 - Keenness Testing
22:25 - 2nd Successful Negotiation
23:37 - Final Thoughts

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