Quote Originally Posted by earcutter View Post
I agree with just about everything in your post but ^^ that. I mean I kind of do as well, in that they aren't the same, but I wouldn't go as far as saying they are "nothing" alike. I think there is a ton of overlap. Moreover I think the way we go about it is identical. Matter a fact - you could say the actual process of honing a razor is easier in that you don't need to maintain an angle - you simply rest the spine on the stone too - way easy!!

I mean lets face it, knife or razor, we are rubbing steal on a rock (real or fake), in order to ultimately cut something.

Its the details that differ. Your face is supper sensitive. That cow you are cutting up is dead and couldn't care less if the slice is harsh. It's only in the final details and the "polishing" that I really see the difference. Otherwise I would say they are very similar.

That's my take today anyway - I reserve the right to change my mind later lol.
Knives are harder to sharpen than razors if you care of proper edge.
One has to maintain angle, which is not easy because the bevels must be convexed for proper cutting and strength. Also when going up the grits, the pressure must decrease till it is almost superficial. When all that is done correctly one can shave with a proper kitchen knife just like with razor. Proper kitchen knives are Japanese made (not Shun and the likes mass produces VG-10 blades), from quality carbon steel with high hardness.