Thread: Tweaking the Edge with Tape

Originally Posted by ncraigtrn

I have never and probably will never use magnification to inspect my edges. For all i know my bevels could be scrathed to heck and the edge could have more teeth then shark.

I would encourage you to add a 30x eye loupe, or a low power microscope to your arsenal. Randydance, one of my honing mentors, told me years ago that those things were good tools to have before honing begins, during and after. I use the 30x mostly, used to use a B&L stereoscope because I had it. I used it to make tattooing needles, to inspect them before and after soldering.

A 40x lens so it works great for razor edges as well. Not anywhere near the level of these 100-400x power lenses, but shows you where you're at, and where you need to go. For me magnification is an essential tool for honing razors.