Thread: What happens when?

Originally Posted by stdreb27

I dunno, he said he'd do what he typically does to his straight razors when he gets new ones.

I'd call him up and ask him what, exactly, that entails, step-by-step. And if he gives you attitude, go somewhere else next time (like one of the fine folks on this board.)

Dang, it's good to be back!

Originally Posted by YesSheDoes!

Dang, it's good to be back!

Nice to see you again!! I am glad us loud, crude, and boisterous men didn't chase you off!

Try stropping it a lot. Unfortunately, I don't think it bodes well that the edge doesn't even catch your hair. I hate to say it, but there are a lot of "knife guys" out there that use straights, but treat them like their knives. It's simply a different animal. If stropping doesn't make it better, check this list of honemeisters out for someone that for sure knows what they're doing: Member Services - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

Originally Posted by YesSheDoes!

I'd call him up and ask him what, exactly, that entails, step-by-step. And if he gives you attitude, go somewhere else next time (like one of the fine folks on this board.)

Dang, it's good to be back!

It was a simple polishing wheel. Like the ones you see on a bench grinder. Left the rubbery melted residue on the top of the blade.

Originally Posted by Quick Orange

Try stropping it a lot. Unfortunately, I don't think it bodes well that the edge doesn't even catch your hair. I hate to say it, but there are a lot of "knife guys" out there that use straights, but treat them like their knives. It's simply a different animal. If stropping doesn't make it better, check this list of honemeisters out for someone that for sure knows what they're doing: Member Services - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

You are probably right on this. I have a strop in the mail. Anyone local to houston that you know?

That guy should not be allowed near a straight!

That's an interesting method! Now we've established it doesn't work for razors at least you can get something done about it. I'd imagine it'll need re-honing after that kind of abuse. I'd contact the nearest reputable honemiester you can find on here.

Originally Posted by flyboy

That guy should not be allowed near a straight!

na he is a knife guy, and a good one too. No need to be hating on him. Especially since he didn't charge me for anything. And gave me a bunch of stuff to take care of the blade as far as rust protection.
Although you are probably right this isn't his area of expertise.

That's a nice attitude. No harm done in the long run, i hope, so what does it matter. Hope you get it to a shave ready standard very soon, by which time the strop will have arrived. Which one did you go for?

Originally Posted by ben.mid

That's a nice attitude. No harm done in the long run, i hope, so what does it matter. Hope you get it to a shave ready standard very soon, by which time the strop will have arrived. Which one did you go for?

The IL 827 from the knife center. Should be good to start out with. Plus I'm paying for a new tranny in my wife's mazda. So I didn't have a lot of $$ to throw around.

Originally Posted by stdreb27

The IL 827 from the knife center. Should be good to start out with. Plus I'm paying for a new tranny in my wife's mazda. So I didn't have a lot of $$ to throw around.

I bought that exact strop about six months ago, its been great and great value too!