Thread: Sharpening/Honing with a Chef's Choice Diamond Hone Sharpener?

I'm about due to have my straight razor resharpened. I was looking for a sharpening stone to buy but I have access to a Chef's Choice Diamond Hone Sharpener 110. I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts/experience about using one of these. I know it can be used to sharpen and hone straight knives (non-serrated) and have a relative that loves it. I can't find anything about using it on a straight razor though. In theory i think it could work but was wanting to get some input before i did anything. Or if anyone has any suggestions on at home kits/supplies, that would be appreciated as well. Thanks

I wouldn't let one of those things touch one of my razors with a ten foot pole, don't do it.

If that is one of the pull through electric or manual models a resounding NO
The angle is not even right.
A flat hand stone is what you are looking for,
if it just needs a touch up any of the below and many more will work
A Naniwa 8k and or 12k, Norton 8k, Barber's hone, Shapton 16k.
If more extensive sharpening is needed you will need a lower grit stone.
If you are looking into purchasing a set up to start maintaining your blades I would look at SRD and sharpeningsupplies.com.
They both have good prices on them and between the two you should find stock.
I would start by watching Lynn and Glens video's before anything else.
See if you have any local members in your area you could meet up with to help you start your journey.
You may want to send that one out and get another blade or two to practice on.
Just a few things to consider.

Regards
pfries

Yeah, it's one of the electric pull through ones. I thought it might work but wasn't sure. All it needs is a touch up so i'll look into your suggestions and websites. I've been looking around for a stone for a couple days actually. Thanks for the advice. It's greatly appreciated.

A 12k Naniwa might be something for you.

You are more than welcome,
If you are going to more than a touch up I would look for a mentor/ senior member in your area it will help immensely.
Take that from someone who likes the hard road....
I don't know where in WV you are but we have several members in VA, Kentucky and I am just across the VA line in TN.

Thanks. I was considering that or maybe a combination or set just to give me a few to work with.

I looked into that before but it's been a while. I'm in the north central area of WV. I'll probably look into a mentor again to get some help and advice. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by nsm85

Yeah, it's one of the electric pull through ones. I thought it might work but wasn't sure. All it needs is a touch up so i'll look into your suggestions and websites. I've been looking around for a stone for a couple days actually. Thanks for the advice. It's greatly appreciated.

When looking for honing solutions for razors, if you can't find info on a particular option, then it is not useful for razor.
I would not put a knife trough one of those electric sharpeners either.

Thanks. That's why I asked before doing anything. Since I couldn't find anything about it.