Thread: does an even bevel matter

Originally Posted by Geezer

If you have one of the adjustable hone holders, you can, and I do often, place the end of the weak stroke on the top of the end piece rather than the normal notch. Just a way to lift one end to increase the pressure a bit on one stroke.
JMO YMMV
~Richard

Very good suggestion, I personally hone with one hone held in my hand, I usually tilt it a bit and hold it at a certain angle to accommodate for my oddities

Since we all have made suggestions based upon our personal favorite methods which can fit our personal eyesight, physique, and shakiness.
Lets see what the OP has to say about his trials with the differing methods?
JMO
~Richard

thank you all very much for your comments. makes sense. ive read snippets many times about 'correcting/adjusting the bevel' and i just wanted to be sure i wasnt missing something. personally, when i get the bevel set regardless of uniformity, im happy. time to move up to the next rock. =]

thanks again.
-s.

If you can put a lasting edge on it...no it does not matter....just the shave matters.

If you want it for your collection and your OCD is killing you... perfect geometry...simetric thin even bevels all the way...no honeware...perfect grind and grind marks )....absolutley no spots...perfectly chrisp etch or goldwash.... solid and flawless handle...box...papers...are just a few things that you look for...and for some people...one or two of them beeing off is a deal breaker )

Perfection is hard to find and harder to maintain.

I think it matters for a high quality razor because it helps the user to hone easier and more accurately. Rather than having to make all sorts of adjustments and changing pressures, an accurately ground razor should be easy to hone and look good into the bargain.