Thread: Some easier to hone than others?

I hate to admit this publicly, but recently I had an old english wedge that had me backed into a corner, after considerable frustration I took it over to Shams house and let Sham do it! Thanks Sham!

There ya go. You remember Sham worked on one of mine at the meet for a couple of hours just to get a decent edge. It was a real PITA as you said!!! Sham bailed me out for sure. Of course he's a fine man to and has helped me out a lot:-)

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

I hate to admit this publicly, but recently I had an old english wedge that had me backed into a corner, after considerable frustration I took it over to Shams house and let Sham do it! Thanks Sham!

Kelly it was work 2 head together that is why we did the job. Please Don't give to me all the credit. Trust me if i have problem with blade i will do the exactly same.

Phil that one was PITA Sorry i have to admit it.

Wedges are hard to hone. Here's why: you have to remove a lot of steel. Once you have part of the edge done you need to continue for quite a while to have a proper bevel along the entire edge. The part you got sharp first will become overhoned in the process. Just remove the wire edge and you're in business!

Removal of a wire edge is much easier than many think it is. Just a few strokes on the leather with the spine lifted 1/16" applying no pressure at all but the weight of the razor! I know this is controversial but it has worked every time I tried!

Sham that it was. In fact it was the worst I've ever seen! I appreciate you giving me credit as well but I couldn't have done it without you:-)

Kees how much if any do you use on a large wedge? Just curious for yet another opinion.

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

Kelly it was work 2 head together that is why we did the job. Please Don't give to me all the credit. Trust me if i have problem with blade i will do the exactly same.

Phil that one was PITA Sorry i have to admit it.

A mentor if there ever was one! Hey mods, hint, hint.

I strongly agree Kelly!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Kees

Removal of a wire edge is much easier than many think it is. Just a few strokes on the leather with the spine lifted 1/16" applying no pressure at all but the weight of the razor! I know this is controversial but it has worked every time I tried!

Kees i will tell a little easier way. I am not sure this has been said by someone before me or not but i find out this works always.
take 400 grit sandpaper and bread knifing No pressure at all 2-3 times wire edge is gone. i usually do bend the sandpaper to make a circle this helps to touch exact point of the blade which one you want. hope this helps.

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

Kees i will tell a little easier way. I am not sure this has been said by someone before me or not but i find out this works always.
take 400 grit sandpaper and bread knifing No pressure at all 2-3 times wire edge is gone. i usually do bend the sandpaper to make a circle this helps to touch exact point of the blade which one you want. hope this helps.

That destroys the edge! If you have an overhoned edge and strop it lightly on leather spine lifted 2-3 mm and then strop it as you always do your razor is shave-sharp! The way you propose necessitaties honing the edge again starting wit ha low grit hone.