Thread: Dropped it on the edge

I ask no advice, only a place to tell my story.

I purchased an old Greaves. Polished it up and put it in some swanky tiger maple scales. I asked for suggestions on whether I should tape or not. I followed the advice and taped the spine. I even went out and bought a new 1K hone from Lee Valley, in anticipation of honing the thickest near wedge I have.

After 1 hour on the 1k, I am starting to make a pretty decent dent in the thing. The bevel is rather wide, but I'm not too worried. It is almost a full wedge.

There are a couple of spots on the blade that are not being as helpful as others are. The blade has a really pronounced smile. I start doing all sorts of things to speed up the process. Little circles, forward and back (japanese style) all start to show some progress.

The second hour goes by. I've replaced the tape twice and have gently lapped the 1k twice. The bevel is ever so slowly approaching the actual edge of the razor. I'm making enough progress to pull out the 4k/8k and polish the edge up a little. I find that from time to time this helps me really see how much work is left to do between the bevel and the edge. I realize I still have a long way to go and put things away for the day.

After the 3rd hour of honing on the 1k, I am getting pretty close. The bevel has now met the edge for most of the razor. I use a 10x loupe to see my progression and know it is time to move on to the next grit when there is no shiny line at the very edge of the razor. I'm getting close. I polish the edge up a little with the 8k and reach for the loupe to check once again.

This time disaster strikes. Somehow I lose the razor and drop it on the edge of the sink. I am working at the kitchen sink and it hits the stainless steel. I instantly do my best impression of a starfish to try and avoid the very sharp piece of flying metal, but it happily lands on the edge of the counter and stays there. Then, I see it. A piece of the edge, about 1/8ths long is dented to one side.

After the cursing finished. I put away the hones and tidied up the kitchen.

Not sure if I will finish the job myself or send it out for a honing. Arrgh.

that sucks - and its always after youve put in all the work, never before

A moment of silence please....
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I weep for you

Why not put a towel under the hone when you're honing?

Works for me. *shrugs*

That is a bummer for sure. My sincere condolences.