Thread: Question from new straight shaver honing a "new" Wapi

Originally Posted by NoseWarmer

I have the same problem with mine... I tried to bevel on 800 grit wet/dry paper then worked my way up to a Norton 4/8... I have "attempted" to hone the razor over and over the past three weeks.

I have one small spot towards the heal that shows no hone wear...

When I get home It's getting sent out... I feel your pain...

I just visited the site, looks like they are rescaling the razors... Mine has Stainless scales... $30.00.

I have never tried to set a bevel on sandpaper so I can't say anything about that, A DMT 1200 grit is great for bevels and is rather cheap, so is the naniwa 1K. Those both seem like they would be more consistent and easily to learn on then a piece of sandpaper.

If the heal is not hitting the hone while you're setting the bevel you need to put an ark in your stroke a little by leaning the edge (do not add excessive pressure!) towards the heal side of the razor. Then do some circle strokes while pushing that part of the edge.

Gentlemen I edited any post with the name of the Vendor in there it is against SRP forum policy to name a Vendor in a negative light in the open forum... I realize that this thread is by no means anything but gentlemanly and please continue the discussion...


Thanks