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08-27-2014, 02:04 AM #1Junior Member
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Need Help Sharpening Razor
I have been shaving and maintaining a razor for a while and decided to try my hand at sharpening a razor that had no bevel. I have set the bevel and it will dig into my thumb when I do the TNT. However, the blade will not shave any hair off my arm. I am using a norton 4k/8k and I know it can be done but I am not sure what I am doing wrong. When I look at the razor that I know is hair popping sharp I can see the bevel reflects light back in the same manor all along the bevel. However, on this blade I am working on the edge of the blade is a little rougher then the rest of the bevel. I can seem to get it to even out. I have attached pictures of the blade through my loupe. Can someone please help me?
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08-27-2014, 02:09 AM #2At this point in time...
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Much like your Screen Name jamorton
There is a very informative thread on here called the JaNorton that deals specifically using the Norton 4-8 and has more info on that hone then you could ever believe
http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...on-2012-a.htmlScottGoodman and crouton976 like this.
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08-27-2014, 02:19 AM #3The Great & Powerful Oz
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Your bevel is not copmplete or that is one big shiny wire edge.
If pics are of same area, razor may even be warped.Last edited by onimaru55; 08-27-2014 at 02:21 AM.
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08-27-2014, 02:23 AM #4Razor Vulture
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It might seem you are not yet hitting the edge. I hope too much pressure is not the culprit?
Good idea is to go to 'beginners' subforum and introduce your self. Tell your tale there, meet some guys.
"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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08-27-2014, 02:24 AM #5Junior Member
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It is not the bevel because I just took a sharpie to it and it came right off.
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08-27-2014, 02:35 AM #6Razor Vulture
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Well...Something is bad wrong. The edge is jagged. Breadboard and start over. Tape the spine? Best I can say!
Originally Posted by jamorton
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I rest my case.
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08-27-2014, 03:01 AM #7aka shooter74743
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Where are ya from? Your best help would be a face to face meeting with someone proficient at the hones...
Southeastern Oklahoma/Northeastern Texas helper. Please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thank you and God Bless, Scott
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08-27-2014, 03:05 AM #8Historically Inquisitive
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The bevel is not set correctly, you got a burr on there or a wired edge, you want a true edge like the pic below. Originally Posted by jamorton
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08-27-2014, 03:05 AM #9Moderator
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Type local Help in the search block and click on the first post shown. Takes you to a list, by states, of Mentors that are available for one on one sessions.
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08-27-2014, 03:21 AM #10Junior Member
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What is the best way of going about fixing this? Originally Posted by Martin103
The bevel is not set correctly, you got a burr on there or a wired edge, you want a true edge like the pic below.
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