Thread: Two Hand-Made Blades Sent out for Honing in Brisbane

Too late, I took a screen-shot, got the proof!! Now to book a flight, turn up on your doorstep and demand one-on-one hone lessons!

You better take a cut lunch then. It's hard to stop young James when you ask him to whip out his stones... He gets right onto the task at hand and won't stop until you beg for mercy. He'll even put tape on your spine to stop the abrasive action from all the rubbing up and down...Makes it last longer so he says.


Mick

Originally Posted by Liamj001

G'day James. I believe I also owe you thanks for the job you did on my Dovo Inox in olive wood about a month ago. It is my first straight, gives a great comfortable shave and hasn't bitten me once! Great work, much appreciated, Cheers.

Liam.

No problems Liam. I also remember that blade and it too came up nicely IMO. I like those INOX Dovos. I hope you enjoy using it.

James.

Originally Posted by Stripey

It definitely is a relief to know that there is somebody in Australia that has the skill to sharpen razors.

In fact, there are a few good honers in Aus. Oz (Onimaru - SRP moderator) is by all accounts a tremendous honer. I also happen to know that MickR, while too modest himself to bring it up, can put a mean edge on a blade. Stu (str8razOr) is also in that boat. And these are just the guys I know about first hand.

I'd encourage everyone to try honing at some point down the line. Of course, I am always happy to help in any way I can as I am sure are the other Aussies.

James.

Originally Posted by MickR

Yup. Cat's outta the bag now!

But the crocodile strop is still a secret

I hear the crocodile strop has a similar draw to the Tasmanian Western Dragon strop.

And I heard that both are very similar to stropping on a Bastard file...At little bit slow on the draw to start with, but gets easier with practice...


Mick

LOL

I have my own secret strop
Made from the hide of the legendary Drop Bear
It puts the most wicked edge on a razor I have ever seen

Legend has it there is only way to catch a Drop Bear
One must buy a large bottle of Bundy Rum
Drink the entire contents down in one session
Leave the empty bottle on the Kitchen table
And then if you are really lucky
You will see a Drop Bear
And if you can catch it
You will have the materials to make the best ever strop
Good luck guys

I have heard that the skin infamous 'Hoop Snake' is better than drop bear hide for making strops.
I've yet to see the evidence though.