Quote Originally Posted by YesSheDoes! View Post
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.

Quote Originally Posted by Quick Orange View Post
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?