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Thread: First hone - Spyderco Ultrafine?
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02-25-2008, 02:17 AM #4
It's possible, as long as you don't ding the edge up. Most like to eventually get 2 razors, just in case.
Make sure your hones are flat. Most Spyderco hones come flat enough, but some do not. Learn to use the TPT, TNT, and "mowing hair" tests. Test instructions here.
The number of laps depends on the edge you start with. Mark the edge with a marker. Test with the TNT after you pass the marker test, on the Fine, every 10 to 15 strokes (lightly). After it passes both tests, give 5 extremely light laps and go to the Ultra-fine.
Test now with the TPT & "mow hair" test as a reference. Ten to twenty additional light laps on the UF should put you where you need to be. Test again with the TPT and "mow hair" test to note any improvement. After that, test every 5 laps or so. When satisfied, strop and shave as the final test. You'll soon develop the right feel for it.
Good Luck,