Thread: Hone in or around Orem, Utah?

Kind of a funny story. I live right by a knife store here in Orem and noticed that they had a "Boker Solingen" sticker on the side of their building. So I thought to myself, "What the heck, I'll go check it out and see if they sell straights or do honing." So I walk into the shop (just a small business corner shop) and look around to notice that it's actually a knives only store. No straight razors. Which I figured might be the case as Boker doesn't only make straights, but many other products. So I eventually ask the guy at the counter if they hone straight razors. He replies with, "Why yes we do and it's only 5 dollars!" I was like, "Oh nice! So what kind of method or wet stones would you use?" Guy at the counter: "Oh.....haha I can't tell you what method we use." Me: "Oh I can understand that, I don't need to know specifics. I just wanted to make sure you aren't going to use something crazy like a pull through pocket knife sharpener you know what I mean" i said with a chuckle. Guy at the counter: "Yeah sorry, I just can't tell you how we do it." At this point I got a little worried, the guy wouldn't even tell me if he was using ceramic, stones, rods, etc. Not one reassuring detail. I wasn't about to hand over a brand new Boker SR and have some mystery $5 hack job ruin my razor.

So.... I'm looking for someone in or around the Orem/Provo area that has experience in honing. Anyone?

I live in Lehi now, but Orem is my hometown. I know the guy/shop you are talking about. He had a spot in the University Mall for a number of years before moving into the shop you visited just off State Street.

You were right to back away. He's a good guy, but he doesn't understand straights. His "proprietary" method involves a belt sander of sorts and is really only tolerable on kitchen knives.

quicksilver, I also live in Orem. I'm curious if you've found a reputable person to hone your razor. If you have would you send me some quick info at my email v4lje4n22@gmail.com. I'd really appreciate it! Thanks

Originally Posted by v4lje4n22

quicksilver, I also live in Orem. I'm curious if you've found a reputable person to hone your razor. If you have would you send me some quick info at my email v4lje4n22@gmail.com. I'd really appreciate it! Thanks

v4,

You're looking at two posts that are 1 to 2 years old. You might try PM-ing them, but I would encourage you to do an edit on your post and eliminate your email address before the spam bots grab it and you're spammed silly.

Welcome to the forum and if you need help with anything, just ask and we'll try our best to help you.

For trusted honing, here's a link to our classifieds for members who provide that service. Member Services - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

Best regards,

Howard

Sorry, I did not. I ended up buying gear and am learning on my own. It's a process.

Originally Posted by YakHerder

Sorry, I did not. I ended up buying gear and am learning on my own. It's a process.

That it is my friend,
but you don't walk the journey alone.

As Howard mentioned, if you need anything give a shout.

p.s. I would get rid of your email address just pick edit under the post.

Regards
Pat