Thread: Hone and Pinning questions

Originally Posted by Euclid440

“I somehow purchased a Ern 4720 straight razor.”

Don’t you hate when that happens?

Good thing you weren’t at the Ferrari dealership.

Welcome to the forum. Wow, 2 week and you unpinned and hand sanded the blade… and made a set of scales?

Unless you have stones, you will have to invest a good chunk of cash… and you haven’t learned to shave yet. It could be an expensive razor purchase.

Send the razor out, so you could learn to shave and maintain the razor.

Hone the razor once it is finished, if you hone it first, you will muck up the edge sanding, polishing and pinning the new scales. A razor edge is very fragile.

If you did all this work by reading the forum, you could teach yourself to peen. Practice on some Popsicle sticks and use brass rod and washers. As said there is a lot of info and video on Peening here. It is not that difficult.

A 12k Naniwa Super Stone is a good finish stone to begin with for maintenance, but if you sanded the blade, it will need a complete bevel set honing.

Stropping for maintenance is going to be you biggest obstacle. Find a local mentor to reduce your learning curve and frustration.

I've talked to a few local guys about honing this thing including Ken Rupp http://www.ruprazor.com/store/index....d=12&Itemid=36.

Is there a noticeable difference in a Naniwa and a Coticule (or even lapping film for that matter) finished blade?

Great info I will practice pinning. Thats a great idea.

Stroping I haven't really given that much thought. What do I need?

Thanks to all of you for the help!