Thread: The Mysterious Missing Slivers of Edge

Read what Neil typed again

You also didn't give us the full story.. We have Greaves, and we have Chosera 5k nothing else so basically you are asking for help without giving us all the facts

The facts, it started a long time ago when I was Wee Willy.....I' can't go on, it's too painful. Ok, here is how the Greaves got to where it was when I saw the missing slivers. A couple of months ago, maybe 3? I set the bevel on a Chosera 1K, then continue to a 3K, 5K and a 12K Naniwa. The last touch up I did on the Greaves was on a 20K SG. Onward to 40 linen and 100 leather. I shave, dry the razor, apply some Ballistol, wipe most of it off with tissue and store the razor blade open on top of my bureau. During a shave I use a sponge to remove lather from blade, occasionally rinse the blade under running water and even less occasionally carefully wipe the blade on a towel across the front of my sink. I don't think I left anything out.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Read what Neil typed again

You also didn't give us the full story.. We have Greaves, and we have Chosera 5k nothing else so basically you are asking for help without giving us all the facts

Not sure if I have this correct, you had no issues until you went to a 20k finish on it ??? when you had just used the 12k Naniwa (assuming that is what you actually meant above) you shave comfortably for more then a few shaves ???

You might want to throttle back down the grit range and double check as you go back up, making sure the edge is holding strong

Affirmative the 20K sounds like it could be the wrench in the monkey works. Thanks

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Not sure if I have this correct, you had no issues until you went to a 20k finish on it ??? when you had just used the 12k Naniwa (assuming that is what you actually meant above) you shave comfortably for more then a few shaves ???

You might want to throttle back down the grit range and double check as you go back up, making sure the edge is holding strong

By making sure the edge is holding strong do you mean putting the loupe on it to inspect for a shattered edge or do you mean something else?

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Not sure if I have this correct, you had no issues until you went to a 20k finish on it ??? when you had just used the 12k Naniwa (assuming that is what you actually meant above) you shave comfortably for more then a few shaves ???

You might want to throttle back down the grit range and double check as you go back up, making sure the edge is holding strong

Another question. How wide is the bevel? Assuming it is a wedge. I have also added that much maligned second layer of tape to help.
It might seem that, as Neil stated, the 20k made the edge too fragile? Worked, but not forever?
It would seem Glen has asked the other question.

The Greaves is the only razor I tape now and I use 2 layers....honestly it is a thin beautiful bevel....except for those pesky missing slivers.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Another question. How wide is the bevel? Assuming it is a wedge. I have also added that much maligned second layer of tape to help.
It might seem that, as Neil stated, the 20k made the edge too fragile? Worked, but not forever?
It would seem Glen has asked the other question.

Tarkus told me, when he generously gave me a small Escher, that Sheffield Steel loves the Escher. I like the Escher a lot and have been looking for a larger sized one since the first time I used the one that Darl sent down. It can sit in your palm and I guess I haven't developed enough finesse to really take advantage of the stone....I keep thinking I'll have a lapse of attention and remove some flesh above the surface of the stone....it takes a lot on concentration to make a J stroke to get the whole blade on the stone......but it is my dream finisher...the SG was the affordable 2nd choice for me once I saw the Eschers go off the map on EBAY.

Try setting the small stone on a single layer of damp cloth or that rubber stuff you put in shelves to keep stuff from moving (I don't know the proper name), then set it all on another bigger taller stone, that should protect your hands and be stable enough to hone with. I've done this with a small Coticule before.

Originally Posted by WW243

Tarkus told me, when he generously gave me a small Escher, that Sheffield Steel loves the Escher. I like the Escher a lot and have been looking for a larger sized one since the first time I used the one that Darl sent down. It can sit in your palm and I guess I haven't developed enough finesse to really take advantage of the stone....I keep thinking I'll have a lapse of attention and remove some flesh above the surface of the stone....it takes a lot on concentration to make a J stroke to get the whole blade on the stone......but it is my dream finisher...the SG was the affordable 2nd choice for me once I saw the Eschers go off the map on EBAY.

Originally Posted by WW243

By making sure the edge is holding strong do you mean putting the loupe on it to inspect for a shattered edge or do you mean something else?

Fairly certain he ment for you to start over, hone thru the 12k, strop and shave. See how the edge holds up!

Originally Posted by WW243

Tarkus told me, ........

Tarkus Smarkus! HAR! (A great, no nonsense mentor, seriously!)