Thread: Where can some one learn to hone

Originally Posted by BobH

Not to discourage you but sharpening a knife is different than honing a razor. Personally I think it is better to approach honing a straight razor as a completely new experience from the ground up. I learned the way Aggelos suggests and by following threads here on honing. The suggestion to find a mentor close to you, if possible, is excellent and would have helped me greatly I am sure. Take your time and ask questions here. It is a long road but rewarding in the end. Good luck.

Bob

Bob
I know that. That's why I am saying I want to learn how to Hone a Straight Razor. There is a lot of difference in the two. There are differences between the two. I am sure not going to try and shave with my Buck 110.or my Buck112. Or a Buck 119BR.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buck_Knives

Originally Posted by PatrickA51

Bob
. I am sure not going to try and shave with my Buck 110.or my Buck112. Or a Buck 119BR.
Buck Knives - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

There's half a million or so YouTube views in it for you if you do!!

And welcome!

Originally Posted by PatrickA51

Bob
I know that. That's why I am saying I want to learn how to Hone a Straight Razor. There is a lot of difference in the two. There are differences between the two. I am sure not going to try and shave with my Buck 110.or my Buck112. Or a Buck 119BR.
Buck Knives - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The reason I mentioned that is quite a few new members have confidently mentioned that honing a straight will be easy for them because they have sharpened knives and tools. Not in so may words but between the lines. Oddly quite a few come back and wonder why they were run over by a truck trying to hone a razor. Over confidence can be a killer.

Bob

Originally Posted by PatrickA51

Bob
I know that. That's why I am saying I want to learn how to Hone a Straight Razor. There is a lot of difference in the two. There are differences between the two. I am sure not going to try and shave with my Buck 110.or my Buck112. Or a Buck 119BR.
Buck Knives - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Originally Posted by bluesman7

Had to post this again to make sure you've seen it. This advice from RezDog will be the fastest way to learning. Nothing like one on one, hands on. Plus you be able to try a variety of hones and see which types appeal to you.

Originally Posted by BobH

The reason I mentioned that is quite a few new members have confidently mentioned that honing a straight will be easy for them because they have sharpened knives and tools. Not in so may words but between the lines. Oddly quite a few come back and wonder why they were run over by a truck trying to hone a razor. Over confidence can be a killer.

Bob

bluesman;
Yes I did see the post. Thank you for posting it again.
BobH
I have to agree with your statement 150% Yes I do know how to use a honing stone to sharpen a knife, but there is a 180% difference between doing a knife and a straight razor.
Yes I will pm 10pups, and see what I can learn.
PatrickA51

Originally Posted by PatrickA51

bluesman;
Yes I did see the post. Thank you for posting it again.
BobH
I have to agree with your statement 150% Yes I do know how to use a honing stone to sharpen a knife, but there is a 180% difference between doing a knife and a straight razor.
Yes I will pm 10pups, and see what I can learn.
PatrickA51

Yea, sure is different. Can't sharpen a knife to save my soul but can put a good enough edge on a straight for me to shave with, not pro quality though. Great idea contacting 10pups.

Bob

All these guys have great advice BUT, if you com to the meet we will hook your brain up to a computer and download the library data base right into your skull :<0) http://straightrazorpalace.com/get-t...rnia-meet.html

Make a post in the thread so Marty knows your plans and then just show up. Maybe at least 3 or 4 from your neighborhood coming.
This will put more knowledge in your hand than you could ever read about I swear.

Thank you for hosting this. I have a prior commitment in Yuma,AZ.