Thread: Are wedges that difficult ?

If the razor is a full wedge, they are very difficult to hone.

By a full wedge I mean that the side of the razor has no hollow or grind at all. So if you lay it on a hone, all of the side of the blade will be in contact with the hone. The razor is in effect no different to a knife.

I have found it to be very difficult and not had the greatest success. Some argue that on such a blade you should use tape, to create the hollow grind effect. Some argue that you should hone the edge in the same way as you would hone a knife.

If the razor is nearly fully hollow and there is a grind gap, then the problem is not so severe but they are still best left to an expert as even then they are not the easiest to get silky smooth.

A full hollow with a heavy spine is a much easier way to go if you are new to honing.

But if you want a challenge................ Personally, I would go for something a lot easier to start and save the wedges for later.