Thread: New SR: doesn't seem sharp enough?

Thanks to the four who have replied so far (in seconds, seriously!)

That's just the advice I needed. My only way of testing the blade was what I've read, so knowing that those tests are not 100% is useful. I hope my post conveyed my feeling that my technique was probably to blame!

Notes:
I didn't strop the blade, because the notes included specifically said not to because someone with way more experience than me had already honed it.

I'll just give it some time - I'd rather work on technique than risk messing up the blade by honing it in an unprofessional way. I have some experience honing chisels, but have never tried to shave with them!

(BTW, to get four replies in such a short time is amazing - you guys are amazing.)