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08-06-2014, 02:05 PM #1
Lynn's video is worth every penny. Between the video and reading SRP, I felt comfortable honing the razor. I've sharpened a lot of different steel tools. Some of that knowledge transfers, but razors are a different beast.
I really like the razor is its own jig. The edge is very refined. It might be tool steel but you won't use it as a cut off tool on a lathe . Once you lap the hone well, and get used to the light touch, feel, and appearance while honing the whole process works well. It is relaxing actually. Of course I'm a beginner and I haven't had to take on a geometrically challenged razor yet.
I use jigs to sharpen other tools. But I actually like sharpening the razor by hand. It just takes more feel. A nice 10x jeweler's loupe comes in handy too.
I just purchased a new professionally honed SR. So I had the chance to compare with the one I've honed and stropped since May. The new one was a little better. I can up my game some, but the comparison was very favorable. It was nice to compare what I've done against the efforts of a pro.
Ultimately if you get the tool sharp enough to do the job well, you have a process that works. After that it comes down to optimization; I'm still happy enough with, what I'm doing, results in a shave ready edge.
Best,
Ed