Thread: Can someone explain this?

Thanks everyone. There was very little hone wear on the razor, and it's hollow ground. I added the tape because I was concerned I was going to create hone wear with all the honing I was doing.

How about a photo and close up of spine and edge?

Something is going on.

Originally Posted by Foxhill

Thanks everyone. There was very little hone wear on the razor, and it's hollow ground. I added the tape because I was concerned I was going to create hone wear with all the honing I was doing.

Just use tape and eliminate the worry about spine wear. 1 or 2 layers of tape when setting the bevel and 1 layer for everything else. A byproduct is the tape will increase the angle of the bevel and it will set easier. At least thats been my expierence. I now tape every blade when I hone it just keeps things simple.

Football season was great for watching a game and doing a bunch of razors all at once. Guess now it will have to be NASCAR or golf.

A good thing to remember when using tape though is to change it every now and then, as it wears considerably faster than steel (even though the main pressure in honing should be on the edge, not the spine). I usually replace the tape after I get the bevel right.