Thread: Honing my first wedge

Thank you for the reply. I should have mentioned, I did hone with 2 layers. The hone wear on the sides was there previously. I will try extra stropping.

Then you have to be really sure that bevel is dialed in all the way, too. When my big smiling Sheffields have given less than stellar shave, a less than perfect bevel set was generally the reason.

I cannot make out the entire bevel and edge but it is clear from the top photo that the bevel on the heel end of the front of the blade is not reaching the edge. Are you aware of the marker test? If you do not have access to magnification a Sharpie or some other felt tip marker is going to help you a lot.

Have fun with your first Big Boy Blade!

There is a video by Gssixgun that explains in detail how to hone a wedge like yours, here is the link:

All GREAT advice above!

Is this your first time with the wedge for shaving?
I did NOT like the shaves I was getting with mine.
I KNOW it was sharp because it was honed by Glen....

It is a tiny bit different using a wedge or near wedge than a hollow grind.
Check to make sure your angles are correct.

I now LOVE to shave with mine.
Just took some getting used to.