Thread: Sharpening a sharp razor

I always start from the top and work my way down.

I prefer to start on the 1k and go up. I prefer to be sure rather than go back and forth between hones and my face. But neither way is right/wrong.

If its an antique/used razor I almost always start over regardless of the blade condition. A few times I was in a rush and just ran one on a pasted strop to try it out but I was just being inpatient. Of course you don't have to maybe a touch up on a high grit stone may be sufficient but for me I just re hone it from bevel up so I don't have to wonder.

If there is no micro chipping and looks really clean and still cuts hair I would probably at least give the 12k a try and see what happens, if still a no go drop back to the 3k and work back up.