Thread: First edges -difficult for you?

Originally Posted by spazola

A) set the bevel as part of the grinding process

I used to do this, but these days only for razors that need etching, because I don't want to risk having to re-etch.

Originally Posted by spazola

B) leave enough metal width wise so that I can grind away the width of the blade a little bit.

Charlie

Yes. After HT I touch the edge full on to the grinder. It gets rid of the decarb layer, as well as make the edge shiny so it is easier to judge thickness during grinding. And during grinding I grind until the edge just about starts to foil. This can be slightly risky, but has the advantage that the geometry of the blade will be correct, the bevel will be very small and even, and honing becomes easy.