Thread: Marker for checking bevel.

Thanks everyone. Great advice. I'll keep it in mind and even break down and spend a whole dollar on a sharpie.

I used a permanent marker to look at the edge for honing, but it won't come off even with alcohol. It's a "marks a lot", does anyone know how I can remove this? Is toothepaste OK.

Thanks

WD40 & paper towel.

Thanks, BTW I used toothpaste and it worked fine.

Ronson lighter fluid works well for me. I always remove it immediately after seeing that the stroke is working. Early on I would leave it and continue sharpening. I don't like to wait until the razor is sharp to have to remove it. IMO the sooner the better.

Another option for cleaning many stains from metals is Hoppe's No. 9 gun cleaner. It's amazing what it will do for not only stains but sticky residue from tags or labels.