What to use for sharpening?
Hi there,
I am trying to figure out a decent stone to get that I can use to sharpen a straight razor I recently got. It is an old antique one. It is called the "The celebrated Eaton Razor". It is made in sheffield and has the number 104 on it. I will post a pic later when I get home....but I need to sharpen it and want to try and keep the costs as low as possible while still being affective....and also another thing I wanted to know is if any re pinning kit will work for it or if I need a specific type...it is a 5/8's...thanks,
Shayne
Razor sharpening doesn't have to cost much
There's need to spend a lot of money to hone a razor. Any fine sharpening stone plus a canvas and leather stop will serve. By "fine" I mean something that is rated at 600 grit or greater.
You might already own a fine stone. It doesn't really matter what it's made of; silicon carbide, aluminum oxide, ceramic, diamond, novaculite, etc. will all work. The important thing is knowing how to use them, and for that all that's required is some practice.
To make things easier, after the stone and before the strops you can strop the razor using some polishing compound available at any hardware store rubbed on a piece of cardboard. The back of a writing pad or the inner surface of a breakfast cereal box works well.
