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  1. 01-25-2014, 07:36 AM #1
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    The last 2 razors I have tried honing have been unsuccessful. The latest is a Henckels which had a bent spine. Slightly, but enough to be a PITA. The previous one was a Crown extra hollow ground. Not sure what the issue is with that.
    Just sharing my frustrations.
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    Quote Originally Posted by souschefdude View Post
    The last 2 razors I have tried honing have been unsuccessful. The latest is a Henckels which had a bent spine. Slightly, but enough to be a PITA. The previous one was a Crown extra hollow ground. Not sure what the issue is with that.
    Just sharing my frustrations.
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    Very generous of you. Ill let you know.
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    I hear you. I have an Olean Wedge that is kicking my butt. Repeated bevel sets, various honing methods, and I just can't get a shaveable edge. I'm a beginner, but I've been successful with other razors. I'm about to cry 'uncle' on this one.
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    There are razors that make you want to throw them....
    Just figure I NEED to learn more...
    It is FRUSTRATING though for SURE!
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    @tim: wedges are not that easy to hone...how much layers of Tape did you use ?

    @souchefdude:
    Which progression of hones did u use...and what kind of stones ?
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    Regarding tape, each layer adds a degree to the bevel angle. When that angle is already altered by wear or possible mishoning, then it can easily get to a point where the blade will NEVER shave well. There is a honing angle matrix on this site somewhere. Calculate it before you slap 5 layers of tape on a blade that may be 25 degrees already.
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    Here f.ex.:

    http://www.coticule.be/wedges.html?f...alculation.xls
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chevhead View Post
    There are razors that make you want to throw them....
    Just figure I NEED to learn more...
    It is FRUSTRATING though for SURE!
    You have to realize that each frustrating razor...is one step more to knowledge....just keep on going and learn whats happening....

    I know sometimes this can be really frustrating...if it happens just stop...and start on another day or some days later...
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    I share your pain.
    From their stillness came their non-action...Doing-nothing was accompanied by the feeling of satisfaction, anxieties and troubles find no place
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