Thread: help with re-edging vintage razor

Originally Posted by Geezer

I would hone it until you have solid steel bevel all along the edge and then clean it up . That way you will know whether it is worth the effort.
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~Richard

Geeze Richard nice offer to get "mrappe" up and runnin'...............

You don't need to worry about angles, you lay the razor flat on the hone. Your razor has some hone wear (the spine is worn). I'd probably tape the spine (1 layer of electrical tape) as you'll need to hone a LOT to get rid of that chip in the edge. You'll need to hone it initially on a low grit hone, like a 1k.

With all due respect, based on this question, can I please make the recommendation that you read the Wiki (library) on honing and also check out the honing thread and watch some honing videos?

Then, once you are better informed, you'll have the basic questions sorted and will be able to expand your knowledge by seeking more detailed knowledge. I feel this method will be quicker for you at this stage.

Carl

Hi and welcome. Go to youtube and search Gssixgun or Lynn Abrams and you will find heaps of vids to give you the honing basics. I know Gssixgun has some on bevel setting and he uses tape so you should be able to pick that up as well. Good luck. Ed

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I will check out the FAQs and videos.

check out the honing threads section & all will be revealled.
I tape the spine (as commonly mentioned) & then hold the blade flat on hone & then hone away, as easy as that (apparently)
I have honed similar chips out just using the 1K hone when bevel setting, there are otherways like bread knifing etc on W&D paper that also work

Definitely watch as many videos and read as much of the wiki as possible - this will save you a lot of frustration in the long run.

My first attempt at honing (before I knew this forum existed) involved a belt sander - that razor is now back to near perfect condition after much work honing it correctly.

I think you're going to have to bread knife the edge to get that large chip out quickly but you could also spend some serious time on a 1k hone.

Post pics of your progression and make sure you understand what setting the bevel correctly is and how to test this or you will be very frustrated with your end results. Setting the bevel is 90% of the work - the rest is just polishing the edge you've established.

John

Careful breadknifing, you can remove the chips quickly this way, but it's a lot of work to get the bevel reset. I might suggest, to layers of electrical tape & 250 grit and hone until those chips are all but gone. Then change your tape using only one layer this time on a 1k hone to set your bevel. Once you've done that move onto a 4k then 8k and last a 12k if you have one. You should be able to pop hairs at every stage.
Another option would be to hold the spine of the razor off the hone slightly, to get the chips out. both sides of course need to be done equally.

Or like someone mentioned earlier, if you give your location, there maybe someone in your area that'll be willing to help you.