Thread: Transitioning from tools to razors

All good so far.

But I'll add something I like doing as well as above mentioned. Once the bevel is set, I like checking the edge with the blade turned 90°. Held against a white wall, or something Brite, as the background. Turn the blade slightly L or R till the bevel goes black/dark. Check up n down the length of the edge for micro chips with your loupe

This thread has pretty good pictures of what to look for and explanations of what you are looking at.
https://sharprazorpalace.com/honing/...ggestions.html

Originally Posted by RezDog

This thread has pretty good pictures of what to look for and explanations of what you are looking at.
https://sharprazorpalace.com/honing/...ggestions.html

Great thread!
I have tried a few times to get people to try and explain what they are looking for in magnification.
It's hard to put into words effectively.
Pictures rock!!

Yes.
I can tell you that looking directly down ar the apex, there should be no flashes of white light or a white line or sparkles at any point, but without a picture it’s really hard to get a good grasp of what I just said.

I learned that from honing knives, as a kid. That and thumb pad tests. It's been adopted into everything I put an edge on.

As a Straight Razor restorist I can tell you without a doubt a Blade coming off my buffers is

Sharper than most any knife
Will slice Paper, Grapes Tomatoes or most tests like that
Will pop arm hair

The very idea of using it on my Hollywood face at that level makes me laugh

I'll be honest the very idea of learning to hone before learning to shave or strop is the biggest mistake beginners make

But it seems you are into sharp stuff, so perhaps this makes sense

Getting a SR sharp is easy, getting it sharp but comfortable on the face takes a wee bit of talent

This is great y’all. I’m going to replace the DMt and continue studying?the bevel. I ordered a loupe amd 8k stone (good deal). Now I’ll pick out 1-3/ or 4k in a bit. .

I’m also going to try a flat strop a planer blade to see if it’s next level. I suspect it’ll not last long. We’ll learn something.

Some advice is hard to swallow, especially patience. After stropping my test blade WITHOUT reading GREATADVICE ON visual tests, I tried it. Let’s just say “let’s no way to go”. I’m still alive.

There are pretty good videos on learning to strop. Let me know if you want a link.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

As a Straight Razor restorist I can tell you without a doubt a Blade coming off my buffers is

Sharper than most any knife
Will slice Paper, Grapes Tomatoes or most tests like that
Will pop arm hair

The very idea of using it on my Hollywood face at that level makes me laugh

I'll be honest the very idea of learning to hone before learning to shave or strop is the biggest mistake beginners make

But it seems you are into sharp stuff, so perhaps this makes sense

Getting a SR sharp is easy, getting it sharp but comfortable on the face takes a wee bit of talent

Definitely the end results of years of doing and using your own work. Properly honing a razor, isn't learned in short time.

I'd love to have the opportunity to sit and hone with ya, Glen. I feel were on the same level, but you bring a more scientific view to honing, than myself.

U know and I know, steel n stone can talk. When these two come together, their chatty chums, and tell us everything that's going on between them.

Most just don't listen close enough, to get the whole story..... straight.

Originally Posted by outback

Definitely the end results of years of doing and using your own work. Properly honing a razor, isn't learned in short time.

I'd love to have the opportunity to sit and hone with ya, Glen. I feel were on the same level, but you bring a more scientific view to honing, than myself.

U know and I know, steel n stone can talk. When these two come together, their chatty chums, and tell us everything that's going on between them.

Most just don't listen close enough, to get the whole story..... straight.

And there my friends is the riddle of steel! Mike does a great job in explaining things so that you really understand his point!