Thread: Cleaning up and honing a new antique store find: A.J. Jordan

Just re-hone the same razor on the 4k, see if the 4k will chip the edge, first, check the razor for warpage, by laying it on a stone, check both sides.

The problem is, the first photo, (pre-honing), shows edge chipping, as does the 1k photo on the left side. You said you had chipping on the 1k and jointed to straighten the edge. And the 1k photo are not of the same spot as the 4k photos. The 4k chipping, may have been there after the 1k.

It sounds like the problem is with the razor, not the stone.

Bottom line, 1k deep stria was not removed by the 4k, not an unusual. Just do more laps on the 4k and try to get the 4k edge as straight as possible.

If you are going to re-hone strop it on linen and leather with a bit of pressure, see if the edge micro-chips, if the steel is weak it may chip.