Thread: Uneven bevel, advice needed

Hey all,

So I have been honing razors for a little while now and can give them a nice shaving edge, but this one (Pearl, 5/8") is really fighting me. There were a few small cracks along the edge that needed to be removed, nothing major but as I continued the process, I started noticing the bevel is much higher on one side at the heal of the blade. I am using very delicate pressure to ensure I'm not forcing the sharpening process and using X strokes on a 4K. I have created a new edge but don't want the bevel to be askew. I just worked on a friends razor that needed WAY more work than this little guy and didn't have any problems of this type. Advice?

This side isn't too bad, planning on doing passes at 45 degrees to even out the edge wear.


Here is the problem area.

Another


Thanks!

I would try one of two things. One, try honing the other side with an extra piece of tape. Or, two, hone the short side with no tape to lower the complete razor, spine and all.

You're honing into the stabilizer on the back side. The razor was probably ground slightly off at the factory.

It's no big deal. If you want the heel to be able to shave you'll have to grind the stabilizer enough to get a bevel all the way across.

Originally Posted by HNSB

You're honing into the stabilizer on the back side. The razor was probably ground slightly off at the factory.

It's no big deal. If you want the heel to be able to shave you'll have to grind the stabilizer enough to get a bevel all the way across.

+1 ... Relieve the stabilizer a little.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/advan...ing-heels.html

One thing you can't correct is the wear in the spine that is already there. This wear is reflected in the bevel. The thing to do is to get the bevel as consistent as possible at the edge. It may take a little work with lighter pressure, but the key to the bevel is to align the edge to a point where it provides optimal cutting. Once there everything else should fall into place. The uneven wear at the top of the bevel will remain, but should not be a consideration. Agree with relieving the stabilizer. Try to keep the shoulder or heel off the stone.

Have fun.