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  1. 12-27-2009, 01:08 PM #1
    SWITCHBLADEJIMMY
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    hi all, started recently collecting SR's, bought this today, can anyone help out with some details? thanks.





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  2. 12-27-2009, 01:35 PM #2
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    I have no idea whether it is a good hone or not, but you'd best not follow the instructions that come with it. If you hone a razor, the best way is to only move forward. Flip the blade when you reach the end of the hone and then move forward with the other side of the blade.

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    Hi Jimmy, welcome to SRP. I have no experience with that hone although I've seen them on ebay. It is what we call a barber hone and is used to touch up an already sharp razor. Here is the SRP Wiki with a beginner's guide, a section on hones and honing and resources for everything you'll need to know if you are going to shave with a straight razor.
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  4. 12-27-2009, 01:38 PM #4
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    I have one and tested this hone. if you are new to honing and straight razor this hone i wouldn't advise to You use on your straight razor.
    hope this helps
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  5. 12-27-2009, 06:40 PM #5
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    hibud, is the other side without the perforations? Could he maybe lap that side and use it?
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