Thread: What is hone wear?

Originally Posted by burns420

I've searched quite a bit for a definition or example, but haven't found anything to explain what hone wear looks like. I understand what it is but I'd like to see some pics showing examples. I can't tell if some razors are supposed to have a certain look or if they are worn. Any examples would appreciated.

It's the way the steel is worn down after honing. You'll see it lots on eBay; razors with pronounced frowns, razors with much thinner toes than heels, and razors evenly honed but down to like 3/8" in size or less.

You'll also notice wide flat areas along the spine as well.