Thread: Edge collapsing halfway through shave?

I do max 10 on the 12k

I was probably closer to the 30 mark.

If I over-honed can I drop to the 8k for a few strokes then back to 12k, or am I better off dropping to 4k and working back up?

If it is over honed, I would run the edge across the corner of the 4k 1-2 times and start over there. Also on any vintage razor check for a frown, that can make honing a real PITA

Noted... thanks. I will report back.

Clasping ---> collapsing. No one else wanted to be a spelling nazi. I'll do it.

As to your edge problems. I would guess bevel. Things don't collapse from the top usually in my very limited experience. It could be over honed but from what I've heard it's very hard to over hone an edge..

Good luck and keep us posted.

I sounds like a pressure problem to me.
As you progress up the grits and dilute the slurry, so must your pressure in the blade decrease.
I realised this when honing wide, full hollow blades - it is so easy to flex them with too much pressure.
OR it may not be.
I hope this helps

Why do you suspect over-honing? How many laps did you do?

Generally it is an incompletely set bevel or too much pressure at low grits.

Joint the edge and re-set on the 12K. If you have hone wear, use 2 layers of tape.

Originally Posted by Euclid440

Why do you suspect over-honing? How many laps did you do?

Generally it is an incompletely set bevel or too much pressure at low grits.

Joint the edge and re-set on the 12K. If you have hone wear, use 2 layers of tape.

That 2nd layer can do miracles on blades with hone wear, it corrects for some of the bad geometry of a worn spine

If the edge "collapses" during a shave your razor is almost shave-ready. Don't cork it after the shave, shaving did the same as the cork will do. Just give the edge another 20-30 round trips on the final polisher and shave again. If the edge still loses its keenness during the shave you can give the edge 20-30 roundtrips on the pre-polisher ( approx. 5K) followed by another 20-30 on the final polisher.

Here is the razor I was working on. With the 30x jewelers loop I couldn't see any damage. I know there is a little hone wear but I don't know if it is excessive. It is a 5/8 razor.