Thread: Zeepk

Could one learn to hone...or practice honing with these razors. Considering you can get 8 for 30 bucks on ebay.seems like something you can trash. Wanted to get some opinions on that.

In my opinion no, you can not.

Phil

I don't own one myself, but I'm sure I saw someone write that it would be a good letter opener!

(What? what?!? If I hadn't written it I bet Lou would've! OK, I'm bad, but I'm laughing. )

I was just posting to learn to hone.....not looking to shave with them at all mind you.

If I understand correctly that it exactly why you cannot shave with them. The steel is too soft to sharpen to shave-ready state.

The real test of honing is getting between just under shave ready to shave ready. You can't get a Zeepk anywhere near that. You might as well get an antique for $10-15 and practice on it. Eventually you'll be able to use it for shaving.

Originally Posted by IsaacRN

I was just posting to learn to hone.....not looking to shave with them at all mind you.

Isaac,

Throw it away. I can send you a practice razor that you will eventually be able to shave with.

Lynn

Isaac,

You can always practice on your pocket knife. At least then, when all works out well, you'll have a really sharp knife at your disposal.

Bruce

Isaac, go with the practice razor from Lynn...the final test for honing is to shave with the blade. There aer good, solid quality steel blades out there that will withstand all the work you need to do to learn to hone and still give you a great shave. Plus, if Lynn gives it to you, you know the razor can be honed and used.



Greg

I apprecieate everyones help here....hopefully ill be able to get things going