Thread: Toothpick Test??

Originally Posted by cwrighta70

"toothpick test"???

Instead of their thumb nail (TNT) they used a toothpick.

I just can't imagine that the TPT () would be a good substitution for the TNT?

I definitely wouldn't use this test in the later stages of
honing as it would certainly dull your edge. If you want
to check the bevel in the early stages of honing better
just stick with the TNT.

- Scott

I definitely would not veer from the TNT/TPT/HHT, but the description just confused me. I just wanted to know if anyone has every heard of this, or if the seller had the wrong words.

Originally Posted by cwrighta70

I definitely would not veer from the TNT/TPT/HHT, but the description just confused me. I just wanted to know if anyone has every heard of this, or if the seller had the wrong words.

Your best option would be to contact the seller , and find out what they mean . I would bet that the seller knows nothing about straight razors . If the edge has been used to cut a toothpick , it could be chipped . A razors edge is very delicate , and should never be used to cut anything but hair .

Bill Ellis of Billy's Blades wrote this review for eBay sellers in which he states, "Tell them if there is ANY damage to the blade. That includes chips, cracks, or pitting. (take a toothpick and lightly run it across the cutting edge to see if it "snags" anywhere.)" http://reviews.ebay.com/Selling-Stra...00000001456052

Originally Posted by hoglahoo

Bill Ellis of Billy's Blades wrote this review for eBay sellers in which he states, "Tell them if there is ANY damage to the blade. That includes chips, cracks, or pitting. (take a toothpick and lightly run it across the cutting edge to see if it "snags" anywhere.)" http://reviews.ebay.com/Selling-Stra...00000001456052

Nice catch hoglahoo, I know I just read that somewhere. Sure enough you beat me to it.