Thread: Fried Hand on Coarse Tablet

Originally Posted by Stubear

Sounds to me like it was a pretty coarse stone and that you were using a load of pressure and grip! Even when I have to drop down to the 325 grit DMT for major edge repair, I dont feel the effect you are talking about.

You dont need to use a ton of pressure on straight razors as they are so delicate.

when I'm honing I only use one hand on the razor and I can put all the pressure I need on the razor with that one hand.

That said, if you find you are getting symptoms like this from honing it may be a good idea to see your Doctor about them as it doesnt sound like something you should be getting..!

Good luck and keep us posted!

Ditto, my thoughts exactly

Originally Posted by Stubear

I'd really recommend easing up on the pressure you apply, as it sounds from what you're saying like you're using far too much. Or you are using an unbelievably coarse stone, way coarser than you need. As I say, the coarsest I've ever had to go is 325 grit and that was for major edge repair and chip removal.

I agree, in fact I rarely go lower than 1k. For extreme chips I'll use a 600, but usually just start on the 1k.