Thread: Edge Restoration - Heavy Bevel setting

I do something similar with a diamond file. I lightly breadknife all razors that I work on, (cleaning and buffing) for safety. I do so with a 600 or 1k Diamond File with the blade resting on the spine and edge straight up, lightly run the file on the edge from heel to toe, 1-2 swipes removes the edge and makes it much safer to handle.

Once finished cleaning and or sanding & buffing and begin honing, with the edge straight up, I begin knocking off the 90 degree corners with the same 1k diamond file at a 45 degree angle 4-5 swipes on each side. This dramatically cuts you honing time and number of laps, I then go straight to a 1k stone, not a diamond plate.

Bevel setting on a diamond plate can lead to chipping, so I avoid it and set the bevel on a good synthetic 1K.

Very little material is remove, but this method can be used to remove large chips and works great for re-shaping heels, toes and shaping smiles, as you can see exactly what you are working on.

You can get these files from EZ lap for about 20-25 bucks for a set of 3 or 5-6 each. I get them from a tool dealer at a local antique flea market for a couple of bucks.