Thread: HHT versus WHT

No, but that is pretty cool.

I think that's a sign of a slightly less sharp edge. I've done it with my razors and then a few passes on the ultra fine hone later they clip the hair in half.

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Originally Posted by xman

I think that's a sign of a slightly less sharp edge. I've done it with my razors and then a few passes on the ultra fine hone later they clip the hair in half.

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I agree with the new daddy!

I would call this the YATT: You're Almost There Test.

I've had a few razors do that, I'm not sure if it was the blade, or the hair. but the length that he cut I would say it needs some more sharpening. You really want the hair to just touch the blade, and fall away.

Although keep in mind this is just a test, if the blade doesn't pass, it may still be shave ready.

Originally Posted by Mike_ratliff

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Although keep in mind this is just a test, if the blade doesn't pass, it may still be shave ready.

I agree - for me it's about figuring out the relationship between the test (regardless of which one you use) and the actual shave. Repeating the process many times let's you build up a picture of how the outcome of the test predicts the actual shave. Whittling a hair may give you great shaves, whereas I might need to get the hairs cutting cleanly. Work out what works for you.

James.

Just fyi, here is a link to some utube videos showing how this knife was sharpened. Basically DMT + CrO + skilled hands

Just a guess but I think my razors are sharper than this knife.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=549075

Although keep in mind this is just a test, if the blade doesn't pass, it may still be shave ready.[/quote]

Mike I have seen you say this a coupe times and I think your right. Im new to strait shaving and honing straits. But not honing in general. My Boker for example after I hone it will pass the HHT flying colors. But my Antalope is a bit harder to hone and it likes to split the hair then cut thrue. BUT the Antalope is a better shaver hands down its just smoother feeling.This make sense?

It makes absolute sense...
The smoother feeling may be a slightly duller edge, I've said it many times, there really is such a thing as too sharp.
HHT is a test of sharpness, but it varies from person to person depending on the thickness shape, and condition of their hair.
I generally sharpen razors a little beyond where I like mine to be, I've had too many people ask for super sharp, or question weither I could get it sharper... The answer is yes, I can get my blades sharper, I can go sharper still from what I send out now, but it is not comfortable to shave with, and the edge won't last as long.
As these members learn to hone, or develop their skill, They begin to understand the difference between super sharp and sharp enough, and they generally start asking me "to hone it the way I like it", or for a smooth feeling edge...

When you start out a super sharp edge can make up for poor skin stretching, and angle, but it will also give you razor burn easier, a smooth edge requires better technique, but will also give better results.

So in essence you have discovered the blessings of a slightly duller edge in your Antelope.

Another good example of this is the razor pictured in my signature, notice how the hair bends before cutting? I have other razors that will cut on contact, but this razor is my best.

That is why shaving is the only true test.

P.S. try stropping your Boker on newspaper.