Thread: refreshing double bevel

If i was to tape my edge and set a double bevel would i use two pieces of electrical tape or one. And how would i refresh the edge when razor needs and how and does the double bevel realy work. so basicly if i set double bevel how do i maintain it do i have to hone with out tape and then add tape again could some explain i will then try.

Once you have a double bevel in order to maintain it you will need to use tape every time you hone or refresh.

There are all kinds of double bevels. It can be very minor or major. You will also have to be mindful of the thickness of the tape you use since it always has to be uniform.

personally I hate double bevels and have never seen advantages to them, only disadvantages and I have a couple of razors with them. I remove them asap. I'm sure others will chime in extolling their virtues.

Too much trouble, all for what?!

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

personally I hate double bevels and have never seen advantages to them, only disadvantages and I have a couple of razors with them. I remove them asap. I'm sure others will chime in extolling their virtues.

I ain't crazy about them either. I have a Zowada with the double bevel that he personally hones into it and I have even thought about honing it out but I probably won't . I tape all of my razors with one layer and set a bevel. It is never a problem to remember how many layers or which razor as I do them all the same. Different strokes for different honers.

I don't like double bevels either. If I had a razor with fancy spine-work, then I might use some tape to protect the spine.

I do use tape when beginning work on heavy wedges, but I remove it once the edge gets close.

I have double bevels on some of my razors. They have their reasons. No time to get into a debate about the principles right now.

I always set the main bevel without tape, and then add two layers of typical electrical insulation tape for the creation of a secondary bevel. I mark those razors with a dot from a felt tip marker on the tail, but you could also keep a small text file on your computer or some similar method to remember which ones have the double bevel.
To touch up, simply reapply the two layers of tape, and go back to the finishing hone. If the secondary bevel becomes too wide after a few touch ups, you can hone a bit on a bevel setter without tape, to enlarge the primary bevel again. Then I generally give the primary part a few polishing strokes on a finer hone, before I add the two layers and finish with refreshing the secondary bevel.

It sounds way more complicated than it is. In fact it's quicker than normal honing. But I only use it in special cases. The majority of my razors are honed with a single bevel.

Bart.

thanxs bart that is the answer i was looking for as i don't ever hone with tape but this one razor is'nt quite getting there so i was going to try a double bevel