Thread: chipping on the hone

I'm guessing the razor is a Wapienica and that there shouldn't be any issues with it. I just thought of another explanation...
If the razor hasn't been sharpened and was just sitting somewhere for 30 years, it could be just a weak oxidized edge, prone to microchipping. Eventually you'll hone out the weak part, but I'd recommend taping the spine first.

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

I'm guessing the razor is a Wapienica . . . .

Is there only one manufacturer/distributor of razors in Poland then?

No, but there's only one brand of Polish razors that Wojtec carries AFIK.

Yes it is a Wapienica bought from Wojtec. I am new to straights and honing so I thought it was was something I was doing wrong and hoped that you might know what. If the advise is still the same I'll tape the spine and keep going.
I received a shave ready from Ivo today, so I have a bench-mark. I don't know if I should shave with it or keep it as a reference.
(dying to try it - afraid to try it / my god its sharp)

edit: will have to try a get a norton soon. Would it need to be lapped from new, coners rounded?

Try shaving with it so you know what to expect. Be extra gentle on the strop. Getting a Norton is a great idea and it will need to be lapped/rounded from new. Some come ready out of the box, but if you lap it as soon as you get it, you eliminate one variable.

Just wanted to add that I got my first Wapienica (also from Wojtec) shave ready with that exact hone....question, are you using wet or dry, and with or without lather? I also found the stone works better if you have something to rub up a slurry with (I used 2 of those hones and some water). Slurry, then water, then lather, then strop....it worked for me anyway. Dry I think it's a bit less forgiving to the metal.
John P.

I also have what I think is a 220/1k knife stone that I used to flatten and take the corners off the 4k (just now) I have been using the 4k with water but removed all the slurry after flattening as I am afraid that some of the 1k grit would interfere. so up to now I had flattened it, cleaned it and honed with just water. I have noticed that every now and then hear/feel a pop? like the blade is catching something but I cannot feel anything rough with my finger tips.