Thread: Touching the edge

Originally Posted by fccexpert

I run my thumbpad over the edge everytime I hone one of my razors, it's called the thumbpad test. I don't "pluck" it what ever that is. If he did not cut his thumb by running it over the edge very aggressively, it must not have been very sharp.

It's hard to describe what he did, that's the only term I can think of. Imagine the blade, his thumb was on top of the blade ,finger steadying it, then he makes a grabbing and flicking motion.

And tbh, I don't know if he cut himself or not. It didn't bleed but I didn't think cutting a finger with callouses would. Who knows, i'll have to wait and see to determine its integrity.

Edit: He did mention that it was "very sharp" but I don't think he used enough pressure and a side to side motion to cut himself. Combined with tough skin who knows. I'll check it out under a microscope, and then take appropriate action. Be that simply stropping or a barbers hone, thanks for the help guys.