My W&B razor's edge looks bright under the RS microscope. What should it look like?
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My W&B razor's edge looks bright under the RS microscope. What should it look like?
Well, you really can't see much detail with that scope but what you should be looking for is a nice straight edge with no chips or ragged edges. The bevel should be even also.I wouldn't worry too much about the polished edge. If your getting too much reflection even as you change the light source and angle you might have gone too far in your honing and have a wire edge.
Several of the threads that discussed this previously include some pictures... here's a couple for starters....
http://straightrazorpalace.com/showthread.php?t=3872
http://straightrazorpalace.com/showthread.php?t=4242
have a look @ this one as well:Quote:
Originally Posted by azjoe
http://straightrazorpalace.com/showthread.php?t=9432
Totally unbiased of course. :w
In my defence, that thread shows before / after pictures so posting the link is not only about showing off. :D
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