Thread: Dang, I thought I had a new question

Yep All Sounds Like All Good !!!! I Was Just Wondering Back In The 60,s Were You At Woodstock?????????????But I Had A Similiar Theory I Went To Florida On Spring Break Walked Up And Down The Beach And Asked EveryBody Passin By If They Wanted To Go ICE FISHING??????Just Kidden????????????Ty

Lol, drink much tonight?

No I Just Couldnt Help Myself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Then I Seen You Chime In Thought All Good Now ,,,Your Better At Explaining Things Than I Am !!!!!!!!!!!!!!Ty

Addison. I'm grateful for your input, have I made clear what I do for a living?
Ken. In the long run (I'm starting to think in years now) it will be my customer's choice and razor, rather than mine. Personally, I'd choose based on whether there was artwork on the spine to protect but it seems like a side issue compared to the difficulty of learning correct honing technique.

Originally Posted by mitnageek

Addison. I'm grateful for your input, have I made clear what I do for a living?
Ken. In the long run (I'm starting to think in years now) it will be my customer's choice and razor, rather than mine. Personally, I'd choose based on whether there was artwork on the spine to protect but it seems like a side issue compared to the difficulty of learning correct honing technique.

Yeah that's absolutely correct. I just meant using tape while you're beginning will help protect you from causing uneven wear. After the technique is down that becomes optional.

I feel that tape, when learning to hone, is just good sense. For kicks 'n chronology, I put all the spent tape from honing sessions (mostly from a single razor) on the lid for the Tupperware that I keep my honing kit in. After work tonight, I'll snap a pic of it. It's a nice example of spine wear PREVENTED.

It is also an interesting case study of how the geometry of the blade will affect hone wear. That is, compensating for a razor that isn't laser-straight will cause the spine to have uneven wear, just trying to ensure the bevels meet. I like that I can see, looking at the tape, where I needed more pressure on the blade for a good edge. Thinking about it... I should start a nerdy journal, with tape from a given razor each getting its own page. Imagery sometimes explains things better to my brain than words can .

Originally Posted by Crawler

I feel that tape, when learning to hone, is just good sense. For kicks 'n chronology, I put all the spent tape from honing sessions (mostly from a single razor) on the lid for the Tupperware that I keep my honing kit in. After work tonight, I'll snap a pic of it. It's a nice example of spine wear PREVENTED.

It is also an interesting case study of how the geometry of the blade will affect hone wear. That is, compensating for a razor that isn't laser-straight will cause the spine to have uneven wear, just trying to ensure the bevels meet. I like that I can see, looking at the tape, where I needed more pressure on the blade for a good edge. Thinking about it... I should start a nerdy journal, with tape from a given razor each getting its own page. Imagery sometimes explains things better to my brain than words can .

I couldn't stop myself from imagining one of those creepy stalker picture walls.

It cuts the whiskers off my skin unless it wants the hones again!

Yes. It's funny but I has assumed the edge would wear faster that the spine. Now I've seen more razors and more videos, I can see why the thing you'd be worrying about is the spine. For certain, there'll be tape on the spine when I first get to the stage of honing. But in the long run (outside of special circumstances) it feels like it would be a prop allowing one to get away with poor technique. My plan is to not have poor technique. I'm anticipating more that a little tears, wailing and the rending of hair

I'd be interested to see your photos and/or nerdy journal

Yea, it is the hardest thing for Knife Guys to accept, including some umptieth generation blade smiths, that razors are different from knives in many ways. You are not the first.

Sounds like you are accepting that, so you will be fine. Many a knife guy has tried to make and hone razors and given up.

You will learn a lot by studying vintage razors. I know a couple guys that started, by doing just that, reproducing vintage designs. It is amazing and a bit of a mystery how much the old guys knew.

The best way to learn to hone is with a local mentor.

Have taught a few and there is always a point where the light bulb comes on, and they get it. Seems to be different for everyone. And everyone says it’s the little things, that you never get in a video or forum post.

Enjoy the journey, wishing you success, really there are not enough good razor makers left.

Thanks for the good wishes. Like I said, interesting journey and pleasant company - can't ask for more than that