Thread: question on chipping

Have you knocked the razor on the tap or the metal hardware on the strop? Thats the sort of thing that can put a small chip in the edge like you describe. I did that on one of mine and it looked fine to my eye, but you could see the chip under a loupe.

In terms of getting the chip out, definately dont breadknife it as thats total overkill for this sort of thing. You should be able to work it out with a 4k stone, but it might take a little longer than on a 1k stone.

What I did with mine was 40 circles a side, then 20 X strokes, then review the edge through the loupe. Just keep repeating that pattern until the chip has gone. Once it has gone just move up the stones as you would normally and finish the edge.

Good luck and keep us posted!