How to sharpen a curved edge?

**Headcrowny** · 09-04-2013, 03:36 AM

The beautiful blade of the SRP custom knife by Robert Williams has a curved edge. I'm wondering how one hones such an edge since the blade geometry sure isn't clear and simple (as in straight edges/spines).

**Hirlau** · 09-04-2013, 03:48 AM

,,,,,,use a curved stone

,,,,,,,just kidding,,,have you viewed any of the honing videos in the Library section?

**Prahston** · 09-04-2013, 03:54 AM

gssixgun Honing a Smiling Wedge part 1.wmv - YouTube

**Trimmy72** · 09-04-2013, 07:03 AM

I want to say a swooping motion like an arc... I only have two blades that are curved like and they're mild. It's been a long time since I've had to hone them, so touch ups only recently

**Kees** · 09-04-2013, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by Headcrowny

The beautiful blade of the SRP custom knife by Robert Williams has a curved edge. I'm wondering how one hones such an edge since the blade geometry sure isn't clear and simple (as in straight edges/spines).

Custom knife or a custom razor?

For curved blades I use a narrow hone. If it is a custom blade its creator will be able to tell you how to hone it. I use narrow hones for smiley blades.

**Headcrowny** · 09-04-2013, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by Prahston

gssixgun Honing a Smiling Wedge part 1.wmv - YouTube

Yours is a pretty big question... Do some searching in the Honing section for more information and in the meantime check this video out... It is Part I of 3 I believe.

I have been trying to nail a nice big 'ol smiling wedge on eBay so I can start putting some time in with that type of blade but getting my butt kicked every time... So, if I knew more I'd be able to tell you more.

Shawn
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**Brenngun** · 09-04-2013, 02:00 PM

Just so it's clear. You're talking about a curved blade similar to the shape of the one in the SRP logo not one that's warped or "smiling" right.

**gssixgun** · 09-04-2013, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by Headcrowny

Thanks! I hadn't yet watched that vid and will be sure to check them all out. I figured it was essentially what he demonstrated. Much more involved than a straight blade.

It is just different Honing Gymnastics

The blade of every razor has to glide over the hones equally and evenly period... The difference in technique is to make that happen

**bill3152** · 09-04-2013, 02:21 PM

Heel first and rolling swooping ending if necessary off the spine at the end of the stroke. Or toe first. There are many other ways but this works for me.

**Headcrowny** · 09-04-2013, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by Brenngun

Just so it's clear. You're talking about a curved blade similar to the shape of the one in the SRP logo not one that's warped or "smiling" right.

Correct, although I'd been under the impression that people were referring to blades like the logo as being "smiling". But I'm talking about a blade that's curved on purpose, just as a scimitar is.

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