Thread: Master grinding tips on a KMG

Does anyone have any tips on how to get a even master grind(from start to finish) on a straightrazor. There are lots of videos on this for knives but no straightrazors. The principal is different from what i have been told. I would like to achieve 1/4" grinds to 1/2" grinds on my KMG with my 8" and 6" wheels. But i need help Thanks..

Seriously- practice. That's really the best advice and all I can really think of.

Bob Allman, has some great pictures of razor grinding on a KMG.

Straight Razor Place Forums - boballman's Album: The birth of a razor

He has the process down to an art.

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When I grind I try to get a groove going toward the edge side and slowly work it down toward the spine. Then I establish the flats/or wedge shape then I grind some more to even out the edge and spine.

Charlie

I really wish someone makes a video on doing this

i grind on top of the wheels and use a 10 6 and 2 inch size

i have set all the wheel s to be at about the same height

start by flat grindig to near an edge then start you hollowing out with your different wheels

i will have to try and get my GF to video how i do things

Originally Posted by L R Harner

i grind on top of the wheels and use a 10 6 and 2 inch size

i have set all the wheel s to be at about the same height

start by flat grindig to near an edge then start you hollowing out with your different wheels

i will have to try and get my GF to video how i do things

That would be much appreciated Butch..

Jordan,

Alex has given you the best advise available. Practice, practice and keep practicing. After a few hundred regrinds you'll get the hang of it. Relying on and watching a video is not going to make you a better grinder. Sure, it can give you some indication what's involved but in the end you have to figure out for yourself what works best for you. Some like to stand grinding, others sit, grind freehand, with a work rest,...

It doesn't matter if it's a KMG, Bader, Burr King, Home made built,... they all use wheels, share the same principle and do the same, grind.

I have less experience than anyone in this thread, so bear that in mind...

Grinding isn't easy, and you're going to have to just start working at it, and figure out what works. Bob has his system down pat (literally with mathematical precision), but Alex freehands all his (from what I understand), and they both do good work. I sat in Bob's shop with him over my shoulder telling me exactly what to do, and I still screwed it up... It will just take work, and lots of it

well i have video but i didnt know the mic on my camera is shot
i will have to see if i can add a audio track to it

Looking forward to seeing it Butch.

Thanks for the advice Max. You are right,everyone has there own way of grinding. I would like to learn all the different ways it can be done and see what works best for me.