Thread: Did someone wreck my razor?

OK, so long story short, a "smile" is not so bad, but since it is still dull, I should get it rehoned.

To find someone in Belgium, I just create a new thread in this section, right?

BTW, thx for the quick replies.

Maybe get in touch with the guys at Ardennes Coticule (http://www.ardennes-coticule.be). I'll betcha someone there knows a decent honemeister...

Originally Posted by NLMA

OK, so long story short, a "smile" is not so bad, but since it is still dull, I should get it rehoned.

To find someone in Belgium, I just create a new thread in this section, right?

BTW, thx for the quick replies.

Bruno and Dimitry, live in Belgium. They are capable of honing a razor to shave ready. Whether they have the time or not, I cannot say, I don't know their schedules. You might drop one or both a PM.

I see nothing 'wrong' with your razor. Check out this PDF from the SRP library with illustrations on honing and smiling razors.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...t_-_Honing.pdf

I learned to hone on the exact same razor, I say that because while I learned to hone I made probably every honing type mistake possible! I had both frown and smiles, in both senses of the words I guess.

Looks like a common mistake among many knife sharpeners: they used too much pressure and wasn't careful at the shoulder. I find too much pressure and using your fingers on the toe (with too much pressure) of the razor quickly makes a smile when you don't want one.

That is my two cents, the guys before me had good advise! Too bad you don't live in the midwest US, you'd have guys surrounding you with scary sharp razors!

If you can't find someone in your area, cover the return shipping and I'll take care of it for you and hone it properly. Downfall of that is sometimes there are customs involved on your end...none here though.

As Jimmy said, Bruno is in Belgium, and Laurens is in Holland. I have never personally used either though.
I think i read a post previously by someone else who had gone to a knife shop in Belgium, not necessarily the same one but your story sounds almost identical.

Thanks you all

I think getting in touch with the folks at Ardennes Coticule is a good first step, but you have some circumstances that might indicate a different long term solution.

You have a razor that means a lot to you and has not been honed to your satisfaction by the local shops. You have a coticule, and there are perhaps not a lot of razor-skilled resources locally.

I'd consider buying a cheap used razor and then I'd practice my honing skills until I could produce the edge I want. The honing job sounds like my early attempts at razor honing coming from knives, too much pressure and not enough time on the hone.

So get a practice razor, lighten up and spend more time for another try. While I'm talking to Ardennes Coticule, I'd ask about perfecting my honing technique too.

Cheers, Steve

Along with what steve said, if you have a Coticule look up one-stone honing by I believe Glen. That is how I learned to hone first. Might save you from buying another hone for now if you don't want too. I'll try to find a link soon.

I personally would find a member on here to hone it for you that way you get a great fresh edge