Thread: 5/8 Boker King Cutter - Wow

I purchased a 5/8 Boker King Cutter last evening - edge was in good condition with a fairly decent bevel established but was rather dull. I did a few strokes on 1000x to ensure that bevel was fully set then did a conservative pyramid on the Norton 4000/8000. Followed that up with 3 strokes on barber hone, about 30 laps on pasted paddle strop, about 30 laps on newspaper, then 80 on hanging strop.

I put a bit of water on my leg and lightly drew the blade along to reveal a very bare path (actually two bare paths!). I then lathered up one side of my face (I had another to to test so saved one side for it) - very smooth, very close irritation free shave.

I've honed 3 or 4 of my own razors in the past few months but none took an edge so easily or shaved so smooth as this one. Certainly made my day.

Congrats! I have a couple 5/8" King Cutters. Nice shavers.

Congrats man! Honing your own razor is so rewarding! I got a new one coming in the mail tomorrow. I'm hoping for similar results :P