Thread: Some easier to hone than others?

I go with Kelly about PITA . I LIKE IT A LOT.

Sham that did sum it up well didn't it--LOL!

yes it did .

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:-)

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:-)

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 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.

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.