Thread: Even hone?

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Lynn Abrams says."I typically use a 45 degree angle when honing wedges, smiling blades or older razors that have really uneven spine wear. Other than that I find that the 90 degree angle X pattern has produced the most consistent results for me" So for problem blades the heel leading x pattern is very effective. I hadn't considered an x pattern on an uneven hone since I lap all of mine to flat but what Bart says is true, even in that case the heel leading x pattern should be effective.

Lynn still means a 45 degree angle in combination with the X-stroke. I believe Huntmol was asking about a straightforward stroke with a diagonally held razor.

That still is a felony.
Lt. Bart of the stroke-police.

Originally Posted by Bart

Lynn still means a 45 degree angle in combination with the X-stroke.

Of course, I thought that was obvious.

Originally Posted by Utopian

You nailed it. It was funny and frustrating. He and I had a lot of PMs back and forth beyond the threads over this issue. He just would not accept the concept of the x-stroke and insisted that it was not correct. In the end, he sold all of his straight razor equipment confident that he was right and we were wrong and he never got his razors sharp.

Yes, if it wasn't so funny, it would be sad. I didn't realize the tragedy went on behind the scenes as well.

It makes me think of another guy that insisted on shaving in the shower with an unstropped razor and a CD for mirror.
After a few weeks of refusing all suggestions to come out the shower, he quietly left the scene. I believe the last we saw of him was a razor for sale in the old B/S/T forum.

Bart.

Thanks guys!
Makes me wonder why people buy wide stones, especially when it comes to coticules and you can get a 2" stone for less than half the price of a 3" one

Originally Posted by huntmol

Thanks guys!
Makes me wonder why people buy wide stones, especially when it comes to coticules and you can get a 2" stone for less than half the price of a 3" one

Exactly the reason why I have an 8"x2" coticule.