Thread: Difficulty Honing a TI

The diamond is to even it up. I typically join the edge and then start over on the 1k chosera. The plate doesn't leave heavy scratches which you would find with lower grit plates.

Originally Posted by Bill31521

The diamond is to even it up. I typically join the edge and then start over on the 1k chosera. The plate doesn't leave heavy scratches which you would find with lower grit plates.

Certainly that 6 micron plate is much finer than the coarse DMT. It's the only DMT I never owned so I'll take your word for it. I'd like something like that for my KME but been using films for higher grits.

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Spent more time mid range 3 ,5 and 8k coti then finished with trans ark.

It is much better but still room for improvement. Still no HHT 4. And was a bit tuggy at denser growth. Is this blade capable of HHT 4 or 5?

Show side has a much smaller bevel, spent more time on this side.

I’m thinking more refinement at 8k ......then work up

Probably what Euclid said.
Setting a nice bevel with no chips.
Making sure you are honing to the edge. Make sure there is no light reflecting off the Apex.
Sounds like the geometry could be an issue from what you say.
Why not send it to pro and let them struggle with it

Originally Posted by biglou13

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Is this blade capable of HHT 4 or 5?

Absolutely.

Originally Posted by biglou13

Revisited
Spent more time mid range 3 ,5 and 8k coti then finished with trans ark.

It is much better but still room for improvement. Still no HHT 4. And was a bit tuggy at denser growth. Is this blade capable of HHT 4 or 5?

Show side has a much smaller bevel, spent more time on this side.

I’m thinking more refinement at 8k ......then work up

In my mind, here’s the real question : how does it shave?

Surprisingly shaves well. I’m just not getting the HHT indicators. A bit tuggy at denser growth areas. Other wise decent, not spectacular shave, It has been to a pro and I wasn’t that happy with results I am actually more pleased with my hone job. There are some geometry problems, but not enough to quit this razor. tiny bevel on show side and a wavy bevel. Along with slight twist that I know how to work around. Bevel is well set, via magnification and sharpie and feel. I did spend more time on on show side/ tiny bevel, it’s one of the heavier thicker razors I own and .....The edge just feels a bit thick... I’ll try again today or tomorrow ...

All three of the TI’s I had, I still have one, have the same type of bevels. If the whole edge feels equally keen, maybe try a couple of laps with a pasted strop. Mine responds really well to the pasted strop, I do about six laps, steps up the edge a little from a naniwa 12k and doesn’t blow out the edge (I.e. too sharp, and uncomfortable).

Originally Posted by biglou13

Surprisingly shaves well. I’m just not getting the HHT indicators. A bit tuggy at denser growth areas. Other wise decent, not spectacular shave, It has been to a pro and I wasn’t that happy with results I am actually more pleased with my hone job. There are some geometry problems, but not enough to quit this razor. tiny bevel on show side and a wavy bevel. Along with slight twist that I know how to work around. Bevel is well set, via magnification and sharpie and feel. I did spend more time on on show side/ tiny bevel, it’s one of the heavier thicker razors I own and .....The edge just feels a bit thick... I’ll try again today or tomorrow ...

If you're really sure about the bevel, the problem may lie at mid or finishing stage. If the bevel set was a challenge, subsequent stages may be also.
Start again from top down & remember finishing should usually require very little work if earlier work is optimal.

Maybe it would be an idea to try establishing a secondary bevel, by adding a layer of electrical tape for the finishing stage.

Just a thought, based on what I've heard about TI's c135: hard steel, factory honing not necessarily flat honing i.e. honed at a lower angle than what the spine suggests - this was a few years back though, mind.

Regards,
Pieter