Thread: Some thoughts on "Learning to Hone"

Originally Posted by FTG

Set the bevel - hone lightly on 1k until it passes Thumbnail test (TNT)
(TNT - where blade starts to dig into nail when dragged over it)

Don't do anything else until you've set the bevel!!
Don't do anything else until you've set the bevel!!
Don't do anything else until you've set the bevel!!

+1 to this as well.

Setting the bevel is ABSOLUTELY key to sharpening a razor. I found out pretty quick that sometimes setting the bevel properly can take a lot longer than you think, especially on an ebay razor, so PATIENCE is key