Whetstone Set to Keep Your Straight Razor Completely Sharp!
The sharpening set is made from natural Coticule stone, which has been an essential part of the Belgian craftsmanship tradition since the 17th century. The stone has been found in the rocks of the Belgian Ardennes since the 1600s.
Coticule is a sedimentary stone formed over 480 million years ago, composed of gray-yellow volcanic ash and clay with hard garnet crystals. These unique crystals give Coticule its exceptional sharpening properties, known for making razors and other cutting instruments sharper than ever before.
Amazing features of this whetstone:
•Natural Coticule stone: Known for its unique ability to provide outstanding sharpness and durability.
•Exceptional sharpness: Optimize your shaving gear with the legendary sharpness of the Coticule stone.
With the Dovo Whetstone Set, you can make your shaving gear razor-sharp, achieving a smooth and ultra-close shave.
Perfect for those who appreciate craftsmanship traditions and seek exceptional precision in their daily grooming routine.
WHAT MAKES THE COTICULE WHETSTONES UNIQUE?
The Belgian whetstone consists of 30 to 42% garnet crystals bonded together with mica. These garnet crystals are what give the Coticule its exceptional sharpening abilities. The geometric shape of the garnet crystals is a dodecahedron. There are twelve surfaces with obtuse angles. The garnet crystals have a diameter of 5 to 15 microns and penetrate 1 to 3 microns into the metal being sharpened. This ideal geometric shape (obtuse angles polish the metal) and the large number of these garnet crystals ensure that the blade is sharpened both very quickly and extremely finely. In just a few minutes, this results in a razor-sharp edge for any object being sharpened.
EXCEPTIONAL HONING CHARACTERISTICS
The Belgian whetstone is often compared to a 4,000 - 8,000 grit whetstone, using the Japanese grit system, but it must be borne in mind that it is a natural product, and therefore no stone is 100% identical to another. The grit rating is given purely for information and tells you little about the specific characteristics of the stone. The advantage compared to other whetstones is: A Belgian whetstone sharpens very finely and very quickly. No other whetstone possesses this combination.
The hardness of the garnet crystals ensures that they are able to hone any kind of steel, including stainless steel (inter alia, 18/8 and 18/10 stainless), Damascus Steel, and HSS High-Speed Steel.
The geometric shape of the garnet crystals gives the whetstone another unique characteristic. The smooth shape of the garnet crystals means that they sharpen the metal without leaving behind tiny burrs. This results in a fine gleam without scratches on the blade, which makes the knife considerably easier to use.
RAZOR SHARPENING
A razor sharpened with a Belgian whetstone does not damage the skin during shaving. The garnet crystals do not leave any tiny burrs on the blade, which is unique to these whetstones. This means that there is no chance of skin irritation. The Belgian whetstone gives a razor-sharp blade and unrivaled comfort during shaving. Without skin irritation, the skin feels very soft after shaving.