Thread: Edge Wobble?

Was honing my three month old Dovo yesterday and noticed an issue as the "wave" crested agint my coticule. Drawin the blade toward me, a segment of upper third did not seem to be responsding.

I inspected very carefully th bevel. It thins out on the top third and widens again at the bottom third. Flipping over the blade reveals the opposite on that side. Wide up. Thinner, but not as bad on this side, on the lower third.

Ummm the only thing I can think of was a wobble in the blade as if the metal buckled. Judging by the bevel, this looks from factory.

Anyway, I tried to rebevel it: no way.

What is your assessment of this?

Cheers

D

Are you saying a part of the blade isnt touching the blade?
Do a marker test, use a sharpie to color the bevel and look how its worn off in a few strokes

If you get a bevel all the way and theres no indication of frowning
i would say dont worry too much
It will really help with a picture.
You may need a rolling x stroke or a narrow hone

But im not werry experienced at the hones,

Some blades have warps in them. That perfectly ok if the bevel is a little wider on one side than the other as long as it makes some contact. If it does have a warp and is not making contact at all, there are several strategies you can try including using a more narrow hone. Also, you can add a little more pressure with your finger on the part that does not make contact, but this is not IMHE the best solution. Hope this helps.
M

Thanks People...

I appreciate the lightning quick response.

I guess I was just looking for some confirmation that this was a warp. Strange from such a reputable brand.

There is some contact - not a whole lot... and I am not comfortable either adding a little pressure just there. Didn't think there was much to be done about it.

I'm quite sure I am just going to live with it. This is my first razor. I'll be in the market for another too soon.

'will see if I can get a pic posted.

D

'Picked up a visually unused, though ignored Dovo Astrale at the antique show. In honing, found the last 1/4-1/3 of the edge does not touch reliably. Laying it on the stone, I can rock the blade on the spine & watch it contact and then lift up. This is only on one side. 'Didn't know if the rolling x was the solution, but it looks like this is primarily for the smiling blade.

Originally Posted by pinklather

'Picked up a visually unused, though ignored Dovo Astrale at the antique show. In honing, found the last 1/4-1/3 of the edge does not touch reliably. Laying it on the stone, I can rock the blade on the spine & watch it contact and then lift up. This is only on one side. 'Didn't know if the rolling x was the solution, but it looks like this is primarily for the smiling blade.

This is not uncommon with a blade from any manufacturer. This is where the marker test will tell you what stroke works for getting the blade in contact with the hone. The rolling x. the heel leading 45 degree angle being two examples. Sometimes a narrow hone is helpful but if you don't have a narrow hone you ought to be able to get it done with a wider hone. Check out the SRP Wiki for a bunch of tutorials on various honing techniques. Bevel setting to finishing.

Jimmy, Thank you a bunch. I've used markers in several efforts, but never thought about using the marker to identify the best stroke/fix. 'Seems obvious, once I hear it, but it took good sense from you to bring it to mind. Thank You!!

Dorian,

I have a Dovo Best that has a slight warp at the toe; easy to deal with after I found out that it was there !!

This is part of the interest and joy of honing; each blade seems to have its own character; never a dull moment (unless you hone like me and there are plenty of 'dull' moments !!)

Godd Luck.

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ