Thread: Ting Ting Test

Hi Guys,

Before I start, let me say in advance that this is for information and education. I don't intend do try it because I love all my razors and couldn't bear to hurt any of them.

I have been surfing straight razor movies on youtube and came across an interesting one by a guy called Dr Matt.

He demonstrates how to tell if a blade is warped by placing the blade on the hone or a tile etc. and alternately pressing down on the toe and heel to listen for the ting sound that would prove that the blade is rocking and not straight.

He tapes the BLADE and hones the spine until the ting stops and then sets the bevel and hones as usual.

It seemed extreme to me and I seriously doubt I will ever do it, but I have heard guys say that a razor has never been a good shaver and wonder if Dr Matt might have a point about fixing a warped blade.

The other methods I have seen of honing warped blades involve rolling x strokes and other honing techniques but I can't help thinking that a person will end with a properly honed razor that is still warped and still might not be good shaver.

Like I said , I don't intend to try Dr Matts method but it was interesting to me and would be interested to learn what you experienced honers think. I have added a link to the movie in question.

https://youtu.be/WoMWRVAY-I4