Thread: 1000-3000 grit and a 12,000

Originally Posted by deejaykamoe

hi i am new to straight razor shaving, and i wanted to know if i set the bevel on a 1000, then a 3000 then jump to a 12,000 for polishing, is that too big of a jump? even if i spend a good while polishing the edge on the 12000

Welcome to SRP.
The problem with what you're asking is that no one hones razors this way AFAIK so most answers you get will be theoretical at best.
Adding something in the 5k-8k range before the 12 would make life easier.
Is there a reason you wish to attempt this approach ?

i bought these stones a while ago, theyre no name natural japanese waterstones from ebay, theyre to sharpen my knives, and i got a gold dollar razor to practice honing etc before i try it out on my good razor. so the reason why i use these is because its what i have already. otherwise i would buy a 4000-8000 which i think i just might do.
how many passes should i do to set the bevel on the 1000? i tried last night on all the stones and its sharp but definitely not razor sharp.

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Welcome to SRP.
The problem with what you're asking is that no one hones razors this way AFAIK so most answers you get will be theoretical at best.
Adding something in the 5k-8k range before the 12 would make life easier.
Is there a reason you wish to attempt this approach ?

There is no standard number of passes, in any stone or progression. Experience is the best way to know. After that, you can buy a loupe, and check if the bevel line is straight. There is also thumb pad test. Take a look at this link Sharpness tests explained - Straight Razor Place Wiki

You tried to hone the razor yesterday or your knives? The razor sharp feeling on knives usually means thin bevel, and the edge will not last for long.
For razors, the above link will help.

i tried my razor

it couldnt pass the hanging hair test

Any pictures of you r stones or links to where you bought them?

Originally Posted by Lemur

Any pictures of you r stones or links to where you bought them?

this is my 1000/3000

TAIDEA 1000/3000 Grit Knife Sharpener Corundum Whetstone Sharpening Stone T0961W | eBay

this is the 12000

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/221191551451?...84.m1497.l2649

Originally Posted by deejaykamoe

it couldnt pass the hanging hair test

Really ????

How did it do on all the other tests ???? did you try the Shave Test



here

http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...ml#post1117599