Thread: Removing nicks from a blade

Originally Posted by Mephisto

1) When you hone, the edge should lead up and down the hone. As far as pressure, some use pressure when setting the bevel, but after the bevel is established less pressure is used. The spine should be in constant contact.
2) Some stones need to be soaked others only need to sprayed with water.If you use the Naniwa super stones, they do not need to be soaked.
3) Be patient with yourself. Learning to hone can be frustrating process. Like others have said practice on another razor. But make sure the razor is in good condition, i.e., without a lot of hone wear, without rust along the edge, a nice profile.

Can you direct me to some resource that explains the details of establishing bevel and alike?
My entire razor is perfectly free of dust at this point
But when it comes to honing, If I add 1000 grit to my 3000/10000 addition, would that be all?

Begin by reading the Library, Honing/Beginers Guide to Honing and watch honing videos in Additional Resources, Videos.

Try a search for bevel setting. You will be reading for days there is that many posts. The videos by Gssixgun are very helpful and what I used while learning.

Originally Posted by heyjude

Can you direct me to some resource that explains the details of establishing bevel and alike?

Here's another option if it works geographically.

Check this list of members offering hands on help. Honing, stropping, shaving, whatever. If one is close to you, contact them by 'PM' by clicking on their user name and following the "private message" link. You'll never regret it!!

Local Help - Straight Razor Place Library

Regards,

Howard

Originally Posted by SirStropalot

Here's another option if it works geographically.

Check this list of members offering hands on help. Honing, stropping, shaving, whatever. If one is close to you, contact them by 'PM' by clicking on their user name and following the "private message" link. You'll never regret it!!

Local Help - Straight Razor Place Library

Regards,

Howard

Thanks for the tip
I have some establishments around here that can help with that, planning to visit one in near future