rouge ???

[cowboy316]

hey pards i know we went threw this once before but i cant seem to find it so ill ask it again and Marshal Will if you could but this subject in the FAQ thread id  be greatful
what i wanna Know is whats the diference between the red jewelers rouge and the white rouge you buy at tandy is there really any difference 
thanks pards
    Cowboy316

[cowboywc]

Howdy
The Red is softer and made for soft metals. I've been told by Bob Beard the red will not touch his blades because of how hard the metal is. I use the red on all my swivel knives including Bob's.
I use the white on my head knives. It is harder to get spread on my strop.
WC

[cowboy316]

Ty WC i was sitting here wondering what the difference was and now i know so im gonna be getting some white monday when i get to cheyenne tandy storehave to get a belt blank and more leather im getting busy LOL got orders coming out my ears now
thanks for the info bud
Cowboy316

[Slowhand Bob]

Cowboy316, our local Lowes Building Materials store has a full assortment of the various sharpening compounds with a chart instructing the best use for each.  And most important, for the budding business man, it is packaged in a larger more economical amount.