Thread: Led flashlight shining directly down on the cutting edge?

I am going to presume you are working on a 1K hone. You don't have far to go by the sounds of it, it is at the point where I feel I am getting close that I start to really go light on the pressure. It will take more strokes to get the last of it done but it will also really lighten up on the depth of the stria and will make for an easier finish and be less prone to chipping, which can be an issue with hard blades. The other time that I sometimes see a white line on the apex edge of the bevel at finishing which for me means I have gone too far and the edge is about to start to fall apart, or at best will shave for a while but break down rather quickly. You are still setting the bevel though right?

Originally Posted by RezDog

I am going to presume you are working on a 1K hone. You don't have far to go by the sounds of it, it is at the point where I feel I am getting close that I start to really go light on the pressure. It will take more strokes to get the last of it done but it will also really lighten up on the depth of the stria and will make for an easier finish and be less prone to chipping, which can be an issue with hard blades. The other time that I sometimes see a white line on the apex edge of the bevel at finishing which for me means I have gone too far and the edge is about to start to fall apart, or at best will shave for a while but break down rather quickly. You are still setting the bevel though right?

Well, at this point I am looking at a finished edge but I saw this faint white line when the bevel was thought to be set. I am working with a Shapton glass 1k. This razor in question and another did the same thing where the edge started out great then the next shave was rough and tuggy though still very sharp at the same time. Maybe I am over doing it? What to try next?

It does take quite a bit of effort to go too far. 90% of the time the issue is typically a poor bevel set. Sometimes the poor shave is caused by the hand and not the razor. If your shave is less than you want it to be check your edge with a loupe first. I'm not always really good at it but we really should look before you leap.

Originally Posted by RezDog

It does take quite a bit of effort to go too far. 90% of the time the issue is typically a poor bevel set. Sometimes the poor shave is caused by the hand and not the razor. If your shave is less than you want it to be check your edge with a loupe first. I'm not always really good at it but we really should look before you leap.

I believe I have more time to spend on bevel setting. My edges look really nice under the scope, straight edge, organized stria and nicely polished but I have a consistent problem, that the blade is sharp leaving no hair behind but the sensation is not comfortable. Which to me means there is one thing in my honing that is inconsistent. I can only come to the conclusion that the bevel is not set.

I agree that that is the most likely issue. You will be amazed at what you can learn at a two day meet.

Originally Posted by dshaves

I believe I have more time to spend on bevel setting. My edges look really nice under the scope, straight edge, organized stria and nicely polished but I have a consistent problem, that the blade is sharp leaving no hair behind but the sensation is not comfortable. Which to me means there is one thing in my honing that is inconsistent. I can only come to the conclusion that the bevel is not set.

You may also be 'overhoning', which will leave an uncomfortable edge.
Stropping on a CroOx pasted strop will sometimes alleviate a 'toothy' edge.

Originally Posted by RezDog

I agree that that is the most likely issue. You will be amazed at what you can learn at a two day meet.

I will keep my focus on the bevel setting. Meeting with a pro would be awesome!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

You may also be 'overhoning', which will leave an uncomfortable edge.
Stropping on a CroOx pasted strop will sometimes alleviate a 'toothy' edge.

I tried CroOx crayon that I got from SRD and not only did the shave end up worse but that white reflection was more pronounced. I think I am not getting the bevel set, lack of patience I think is the problem

Originally Posted by dshaves

I tried CroOx crayon that I got from SRD and not only did the shave end up worse but that white reflection was more pronounced. I think I am not getting the bevel set, lack of patience I think is the problem

Yes, you must get the sides to meet! Use some circles, push down a bit on problem areas as-beginning.
We have faith you will get it there!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Yes, you must get the sides to meet! Use some circles, push down a bit on problem areas as-beginning.
We have faith you will get it there!

You guys have always been so helpful! Thank you