Thread: wapi ,hollow ground ?

not sure if they are hollow ground or not ,, if not are they more dificult to hone .

thanks for your help chaps

The two wapienca razors I have seen were hollowed, but not fully. I don't understand what comparison you're making regarding honing them: are they more difficult to hone than what?

i thought it might be more difficult to hone if it was a near wedge insted of full hollow grind ..

Originally Posted by aardys

i thought it might be more difficult to hone if it was a near wedge insted of full hollow grind ..

I was just thinking that if they are only one or the other, then it's probably the same for every wapi. Maybe I can find that thread with all the Wapi details

1/4 ground and relatively easy to hone after someone has put a bevel on them.

If you know how to put a bevel on them this is pretty easy too. (if you don't it is not so easy but doable if you don't mind making a mess)

Unless it is a bit warped or the steel on the edge is soft and you have to take extra off

Personally I believe wapi's are perfect for making a mess with they are good but not great and inexpensive. Hone the poop out of them and learn what works for you.

-Bob

This may not apply to the "new" Wapis, but there's some good info in the original thread here.

James.

wow ,,these seem to be highly regarded ..
glad im getting one now ..thanks for your help

+1 on the 1/4 hollow. Wapis have been the easiest to hone in my experience. They respond really well to the typical pyramid method.

1/4 hollow? I always thought they were 1/2 hollow.

My bad... :-(

/me runs to get a pair of glasses.

Originally Posted by aardys

wow ,,these seem to be highly regarded ..
glad im getting one now ..thanks for your help

They are great! Let us know how you find them!