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**Griff** · 01-20-2009, 06:31 PM

So far I havent posted much. That is because most of my questions have been answered already. these forums helped me fix a small nick in the blade (you could barely see it but could feel it) of my Dovo. (dont know how it got there???)

I used a Norton 4000/8000
4000/8000
10 laps / 5 laps
5/5
3/5
3/5
1/5
1/5

The nick was gone

50 pasted strop (Dovo Red Paste)
50 leather
Tried to shave … not so sharp

So back to the stone
4000/8000
3/5
1/5
1/5
1/5
50 Pasted
50 Leather
Shave
WHOO HOO

not as sharp as it was when I got it back from Lynn but it works.
So thanks again to all the experience out there

**StraightRazorDave** · 01-20-2009, 09:54 PM

This site is FULL of useful information, I too am thankful for it

. I remember in the summer trying to learn how to hone my razor, and if it wasn't for this site I would've been

. So I think we should all be thankful for all of the wonderful help that everyone on this site provides. We're keeping the lost art alive!!

Dave

**chee16** · 01-20-2009, 10:15 PM

I too am very thankful for this site and all the wisdom that it brings.

good job on bringing back your razor! all i can say is strop it up with good technique and don't stop til its smooth

**randydance062449** · 01-21-2009, 05:18 AM

May I suggest you stop using the red paste and use the Chrome Oxide instead? The CrOx is much finer than the red paste. Be sure to use the paste on a paddle strop, not a hanging strop.

Contact ChrisL, he has small packets of CrOx availabe or go to

JapaneseKnifeSharpening.com

**Lordkappa** · 01-21-2009, 05:58 AM

Definitely pm ChrisL for some CrOx; stellar guy.

Also, there is no reason why you can't use a hanging strop with CrOx. There may be greater risk of ruining your edge with poor technique but some of us prefer the hanging strop to a paddle strop. I've found it's less likely to cause a wire edge.

**randydance062449** · 01-21-2009, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by Lordkappa

There may be greater risk of ruining your edge with poor technique

Yup, that is why I only recommend a paddle strop to new guys.
Once they get more experience under their belts then they can start experimenting with pasted leather/linen/felt strops, a loom strop and the different substrates for a paddle strop.

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