Thread: Koraat 8/8 bevel setting? What to expect

Hello again gentleman. I have STOPPED my attempt at setting the bevel on my Koraat 8/8 razor and am now asking questions before I ruin the blade somehow.

I have been very successful with my PRC and Hart razors BTW.

Goal: Re setting a bevel on my Koraat 8/8 near wedge. At the moment the bevel is not coming together completely.

Initial Problem: The razor tugs and with my Iphone 7 plus led flashlight I am able to see a metallic reflection of steel the whole length of the blade heal to toe looking directly down on the edge.

The question: I believe I might be underestimating the time it takes to set a bevel on a Koraat near wedge in comparison to my Hart or PRC 1/4 hollow razors? I am also looking for the general EXPECTATIONS in relation to PRESSURE and TIME setting a bevel from those with experience with Koraat razors silver steel 61HRC and others with experience with near wedges in general?

What I have been doing with Koraat currently: Chosera 1k, 2 pieces of thick tape, circles and rolling heal leading X strokes. I have been getting a very even bevel no construction issues at all, however I am unable to get the bevel to come all the way together. I am using two pieces of thick tape to match the original tape used at the factory when the bevel was first set.

Thanks

It REALLY should not be taking very long at all, the bevel should have been set or nearly set from the maker..

Something sounds "Off"

From what you wrote I don't see what it could be, try the Marker test and see what results you are getting for contact, this is the goto test for bevel setting issues..
It tells you what your technique is doing


This brings questions

Originally Posted by dshaves

I am using two pieces of thick tape to match the original tape used at the factory when the bevel was first set.

Can you explain that a bit more

Originally Posted by gssixgun

It REALLY should not be taking very long at all, the bevel should have been set or nearly set from the maker..

Something sounds "Off"

From what you wrote I don't see what it could be, try the Marker test and see what results you are getting for contact, this is the goto test for bevel setting issues..
It tells you what your technique is doing

I did try the marker test I forgot to write that I did. Yeah I have three Koraat razors and they all tugged, and all have light reflecting looking down on the edge. I am not troubled about this issue I don't mind re honing them I just want to learn what to expect. Glad you commented on the time issue. What if they weren't completely set at the factory the time should still not be too much right?

Koraat Razors are known to be really well finished from the factory. I have 3 myself and they are perfect and shave like a dream. I have never read about anyone having issues.

You are the first and all three? Something strange there.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Koraat Razors are known to be really well finished from the factory. I have 3 myself and they are perfect and shave like a dream. I have never read about anyone having issues.

You are the first and all three? Something strange there.

I am not bothered by this I think these Koraat razors are my favorite razors I own, I know they will shave wonderfully. When I ordered the tree I have it was during a backed up batch. They are very keen just not smooth.

Btw I have 4 on the way

If you were able to set the bevels on Harts and PRCs, it's hard to imagine what the problem would be with the Koraat. Did you use tape on the Hart/PRC razors?

Originally Posted by gssixgun

It REALLY should not be taking very long at all, the bevel should have been set or nearly set from the maker..

Something sounds "Off"

From what you wrote I don't see what it could be, try the Marker test and see what results you are getting for contact, this is the goto test for bevel setting issues..
It tells you what your technique is doing


This brings questions




Can you explain that a bit more

He uses a thick piece of cloth tape like duct tape. I got sample of it and it is thick.

Originally Posted by kelbro

If you were able to set the bevels on Harts and PRCs, it's hard to imagine what the problem would be with the Koraat. Did you use tape on the Hart/PRC razors?

Yes I did use tape.

I am really curious now. You ordered 3 razors and they all tugged right out of the box? Or did you use them for a while and they started tugging. Because if I spent that kind of money and all three were not shaving they would be in the post on its way to the returns depth. If it just needed more "smooth " why reset the bevel and not just touch it up on a finisher?

I would also be using another test (for conformation) in addition to the reflection down the edge test. I'm not particularly good with that test and I've noticed that some others tend to see light due to looking on one side more than the other.

If something seems wrong I would at least make sure that the sole reason for thinking the bevel isn't set isn't just that test.

This is in addition to the whole question of why the bevel wasn't set at the factory.