Thread: hone to set the bevel

It's been a while since I owned a TI razor and believe they do come with a factory shave ready edge. I found it really wasn't all that good of an edge. As far as re setting the bevel if my memory serves me right, I found it to be a bit harder than most new razors. The steel was real hard so I'm not so sure if that 4K is up to the task. As far as getting a "cheap" bevel setter, why? The bevel setter is, imo, THE most important stone you will ever buy.

I think a really good bang for the buck 1K is the Naniwa Traditional stone. Very consistent and reliable results.

Have fun.

I have to echo the fact that, as long as you're not dealing with major pitting or other edge issues, the Norton 4k is a great and very smooth bevel setter. I started doing it after watching Lynn's video on doing it with circles, and watching him do it in person at the Asheville meetup. It's a very reliable and repeatable method when followed up with the usual careful x-strokes to even things out.

Having said that, I am trying to scrape together the cash to get the Chosera 1k, which by all accounts is the king of 1k bevel-setters. I know from working with one a couple of times that it is the best one I have experience with-very smooth, and doesn't feel like a 1k at all.

The King will work just fine, but they are a bit soft, if you are buying new, spend the extra 10 buck and buy the Naniwia Traditional.

You can easily set a bevel on a 4k, with just a bit of pressure. If the razor has had a bevel set and you are not making repairs, you should be able to reset a bevel on a 4k.

It sounds like you are going to be getting into repair work, if so a 1k is a solid investment.

Thanks guys. It looks like I "have to" buy another hone. 😜

The last new TI I honed had a really poor geometry from the factory. I needed a 320 grit stone to get it started but 1k is usually enough.

Buy the Naniwa professional 1k.

It's a great stone.

That's my advise..

Originally Posted by onimaru55

The last new TI I honed had a really poor geometry from the factory. I needed a 320 grit stone to get it started but 1k is usually enough.

I did the same

Originally Posted by Wid

I did the same

That is enough to put me off buying a new TI.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

That is enough to put me off buying a new TI.

Bob

But then you'll miss out on the great shave post honing