Originally Posted by
Panzer32
Hey guys,
a quick update after using my straight every other day for ~5 months now. I have gotten good enough that I'm definitely now getting a better shave than a cartridge, though I wouldn't classify it as amazing. I find that my biggest adjustment was lots of stropping. I usually do 50x on linen and 50x on leather before I shave. Is that usual or too much?
I think it could still be a bit sharper. Right now I have been sharpening it on a norton 8000 waterstone. I don't have a 4000 to do a pyramid on so have just been compensating doing more strokes on the 8000 (like 100 total). Would this work or just lead to 'overhoning', whatever that is (I am pretty sure I'm not getting a wire edge or anything)?
Also, should I be sterilizing the blade between uses? And is there a good way to keep it from rusting (besides drying it thoroughly) especially by the handle pivot (since its hard to dry between the handle and the blade)?