Thread: un even honing

I apologize for asking if this has been answered already.
I am setting the bevel on a 5/8 razor with a straight blade(no smile or one end shorter than other).
What is weird is that on one side it isn't as deep of edge in the center as the ends. The other side is very even toe to heal.
Is this me causing this? I would think if the blade was bent it would be just the opposite on opposite sides.

Ray T

A warped blade can lead to more wear in the middle on one side and on the ends on the other side, but what you are describing is not necessarily a warped blade.

It could be due to uneven grinding with the blade being assymetrically thicker in the area with the wider bevel. It also could be caused by previous improper honing causing the spine to wear more in the center on one side.

I should have said this in initial message. But didn't think about it until I read your reply. The spine has what looks like no wear at all.

If you have access to a micrometer, you could try measuring the spine width in several locations.

Are you taping the spine? This could help reduce the problem. You also could put a small piece of tape only on one side of the spine corresponding with the wider area of the bevel and then do a normal taping over the entire spine. This would effectively lift the middle of the spine at the affected area.

The important part is the apex, as it is what does th shaving. The sides of the bevel are cosmetic. Is the bevel set, making a perfect apex from tip to heel?
Tape is very important to protect the spine from new honers. I still use tape.

I did place one layer of tape on the spine. I will measure the spine with a Mic and let you know if there is any difference.
I have a very hard time checking the apex between the lighting and my eyes even using a loupe. I depend a lot on equel strokes and the width of the bevel. I know this isn't the best but.

I cannot link this thread for you from this device, in part because I am tech challenged.
The thread is called second try at honing.
It has great pictures of what to look for every step of the way.

.1217 - 0.1211 is the measurements from toe to heal. With the toe being the thickest the center and heal being the same.
And it is a bear trying to hold the blade and measure. Lol

Originally Posted by wmrayt

.1217 - 0.1211 is the measurements from toe to heal.

Huh? So you are saying that there is less than a thousandth of an inch difference in spine thickness?

So that suggests the spine width is not responsible for the uneven bevel. It's more likely to be a grind issue with the belly of tbe blade being a bit thicker at the area with the wider bevel.