Thread: Do I need to "set the bevel?"

Thank you for all of the suggestions. I am going to get some magnification and see where the edge is at before proceeding. The blade hardly grabbed when I did the TNT, so I'm thinking it needs some work. I really purchased this razor for this exact purchase. I wanted to take an inexpensive razor that I do not care about from antique store poor to shave ready. Again, this is my first experience with anything below touch up/finishing hones so I guess the only way to learn is to do.

I would say , if the razor's edge doesn't feel like the sharpest thing you've ever touched , then I think starting on the 1k would be the way to go .

Originally Posted by dave5225

I would say , if the razor's edge doesn't feel like the sharpest thing you've ever touched , then I think starting on the 1k would be the way to go .

I disagree. I would try to cut arm hairs or do a TPT and assess the edge. Unless it's extremely dull you should be able to get away with circles on a 5K. The amount of time it takes is a different matter and depends on the condition of the edge (and the whole razor, too), the grind, the steel, etc.

We're taking for granted any hone wear or other such problems. Of course chips will need to be taken care of, but bad hone wear might throw a wrench in making this an easy process.

Barring chips, excessive hone wear, etc. I think a 5K can bring back an edge. Then again, a Nani 1K is somewhere around $30 - $35 so if you had to buy one it'd be a great investment.

The responses you received are good, but lacking one thing. You need a 1K & now you have a perfect excuse. Stay with the Nani's...