Thread: How to keep razor flat on hone?

Originally Posted by heirkb

I've placed them on a 6x2 coticule, 10x1.5 escher and 8x3 naniwa lenght and widthwise. I have to really press down to make the razors lie flat.

So after I do the marker test, could you guys direct me to any resource for info on what honing techniques to apply? Like what rolling x is etc...Thanks

Well you've certainly got some good hones. Here is the SRP Wiki honing section with tutorials on the rolling x and other valuable info. Check it out.

You may want to consider a narrow hone, just a suggestion.
I find it works well with slightly warped spines also - 1 1/2" wide.

In my opinion, when learning to do a rolling X, a narrow hone is like training wheels. It forces you to roll in order to keep the razor on the hone at all. But it's not actually any easier to do a rolling X on a narrrow hone than it is on a wider one. For warps, it is indeed better.

Thank you for all the great tips everyone! It's back to the hones for me.

check second video at 1,49 min . gl
http://straightrazorpalace.com/video...n-video-2.html

I have a slightly different issue that may be related. I've been honing the blade and the bevel is pretty even everywhere except one tiny 3/8" length area. It's right before the actual toe bevel, cause the toe bevel is even with the rest of the razor. I've been trying to even this spot out and no matter what I do (tape around it, hone only that spot with light or heavy pressure directly on that part of the spine), it just will not even out with the rest of the razor.
I'm wondering what I can do to fix this problem.
Thanks in advance

If that spot is getting sharp and there is no frown, than the amount of hone wear does not matter. Do you have pictures?