Thread: How long does it take you?

Originally Posted by 57vert

Now most of the blades I do are complete blade restorations of razors from the wild or ebay. So I'm not talking touch ups here. Because I'm new-ish I take my time and check the edge often with my loupe. If there are small chips in the blade, I really take my time to keep the shape of the edge proper. But it's not uncommon for me to spend 1-1.5 hrs just setting the bevel. From there things speed up with each stone.

So, how long does it take you?

No Corrective Criticism Here!

It's not uncommon for me to work on a Wonky Blade for the bevel setting at least that long. With that said, no it's not normal, but as you have said you are working on FleaBay Razors and or others that need a lot of work.

I think that the best advice I can give you is that 'If It Ain't Working, Stop Working'! If a blade isn't being 'helpful' and I get anywhere near 'frustrated' I wash the blade make sure it's good and dry, then oil it, put it away until another time. If it's a blade that's been sent to me, I'm honest and tell the owner that his blade is giving me fits and I'll get it back to him ASAP. I've never had anyone complain.

Remember, It's Not A Race! Honing is something that I like to Enjoy and I tell those that I hone for that there are 'Certain Conditions' that I Will Not Hone Under. And those are;

If I'm Stress, Tired or Frustrated.

If I'm in any of the above Three Conditions, it prevents me from enjoying my honing/note that I didn't say 'work' as I said I like to enjoy honing and if it were to become a 'task' then it wouldn't be enjoyable/just another task to do.

Take as much time as you like or need and enjoy the ride!