Thread: Morley clover brand hard to hone?

Like I said I'm not an expert could've been one of those days. After the bevel set it was all good just seemed to take an awful long time. What did a wise man say? Honing is easy til it aint. Thanks for the feedback.

I agree with the above. I have found the Morley Clovers to be consistent and easy to hone.

And "Hallow Ground" immediately made me think

"There can be only one!"

I LOVED those movies!
The TV Series was GREAT too!

Just a thought that came to me........
Being that you are new to honing maybe you have neglected to give your bevel setting hone a needed quick lapping. That will restore the cutting power of your hone that could be hampered by swarf build up.
Merry Christmas to you and yours and may your future Morleys hone up without issues.

I'm not exactly new to straights or honing it just seemed as if these two were just a little harder than most. After looking back to the 2008 archives it seems there was one mentor who said he believed the steel was a bit harder and they took a little more time. No worries they shave great just took a little longer for me and I appreciate the feedback. Happy New Year to you and yours also.

One of the best razors to ever pass through my hands was a Morley, it took an amazing edge. I don't remember it being more difficult than any other hollow to hone, not nearly as hard as a stainless steel blade

I just bought one of these WH Clover & Sons, can't wait for the mail call.
Made my decision based on this thread. Hope you guys are right!