Hey fellas, I recently decided that I want to learn to hone. So, I picked up a Simmons Hardware razor (with a microchip in the bevel) off anxiety bay, and decided to give it a whirl. I've done a little research, and found that Simmons sold a lot of Keen Kutters stamped with their name.
I've heard that Keen Kutters can have a rep of being made of very hard steel, and difficult to hone. While mine is not marked Keen Kutter, I am having a very difficult time getting this chip out; I've spent the better part of four hours on a 1200 grit stone, and I'm only 1/3 of the way though the chip.
Am I doing something wrong, or can a razor really be that hard?
Has anyone ever worked with one of these razors, any pointers?
Should I just consider getting a different razor to learn on?
Thanks for all of the help. I'm really excited to do this, and am glad to be in a position where I can seek advice from the people like the one's I've found here.