Thread: Bevel question

Should the bevel on both sides of my blade be equal? For instance if I have a razor and on one side the bevel is 1/8 of an inch all the way across the blade and the other side is 1/16 of an inch (these aren't actual measurements just a frame of reference to prove my point) should I go back and work on the 1/16 of an inch side only until it matches the other, or does all that matter is that it comes to a point evenly? I have another one that the bevel line is a little higher in the middle than it is near the heel and tip, should I keep honing until it is even all the way across? Its not a frown because the actual edge of the blade is flat when I put it on a flat surface I can see no light. They both shave well, but I was just wondering if the uniformity of the line is something I should work for. These are all older razors I got to practice honing on.

As far as I would care. If the razor shaves well leave it alone until it needs a touch up. When it does need that touch up disproportionately hone the side with the smaller bevel i.e. 10:1.

For a razor with the slight warp, fix it when it is next honed by changing the pressure by placing a finger on the wide bevel. That will temporally straighten the warp out.

A nice even bevel is a sign of a good honing. In my opinion. Now if I could just do it right the first time.

Jonathan

Uneven bevels aren't that big of a problem, they don't really affect shaving performance. I wouldn't do anything with it, its fine that way.

Originally Posted by Datsots

...fix it when it is next honed by changing the pressure by placing a finger on the wide bevel.

Should have read "placing a finger on the spine above the wide spot on the bevel."

Jonathan