Thread: Honing In Calgary Alberta

Does anyone have any info on anyone currently offering honing services in the Calgary area? I guess scott ended up closing down.

New to straight shaving and need a proper hone. Thanks in advance!

Edit: I contacted Knifewear here in Calgary, and they offer honing services and a nice selection of straight razor products. I'll report back with the results for any Calgary folks. Cheers..

Try Maxi and Catrentshaving both are in CA and both hone.. The odds are very much stacked against a Knife Shop knowing anything about SR's but if you go ask point blank "Do you shave with a SR everyday" not have you ever, not have you tried once, if they don't then walk away

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Try Maxi and Catrentshaving both are in CA and both hone.. The odds are very much stacked against a Knife Shop knowing anything about SR's but if you go ask point blank "Do you shave with a SR everyday" not have you ever, not have you tried once, if they don't then walk away

That's good advice. Thanks...

@Glen, Knifewear is the only knife place that I might bring my razor to if I didn't want to hone it myself. They have numerous people there that shave with a straight.

@desol, it would be great to hear about your experience with Knifewear but if you want I can hone your razor for you.

Originally Posted by rmalak

@Glen, Knifewear is the only knife place that I might bring my razor to if I didn't want to hone it myself. They have numerous people there that shave with a straight.

@desol, it would be great to hear about your experience with Knifewear but if you want I can hone your razor for you.

Hi Rmalak. Sorry, took a while to get back. I did talk to knifewear and have yet to go in and talk with them/drop the razor off. They quoted me $15 for the hone. I think i'll use them the first time, and report back. If i have issues, i'll definately take you up on the offer. Thanks, really appreciate it...

Originally Posted by desol

Does anyone have any info on anyone currently offering honing services in the Calgary area? I guess scott ended up closing down.

New to straight shaving and need a proper hone. Thanks in advance!

Edit: I contacted Knifewear here in Calgary, and they offer honing services and a nice selection of straight razor products. I'll report back with the results for any Calgary folks. Cheers..

Hi Desol... I have used Knifewear once and they did an okay job but I wouldn't use the service again. I can get a way better edge to be honest. To their defense the owner does shave with a straight every now and then... They primarily carry products but word is they are getting ready for a full service shave shop this year. Stay tuned.

Originally Posted by Jmveness

... word is they are getting ready for a full service shave shop this year. Stay tuned.

Cool! Is this the place in Inglewood? I'm trying to be self-sufficient with my shaving stuff, but it would be nice to have some place to bring in my WB if I get stuck.

I've been trying to hone this big old blade without tape this time (on my Norton 4/8) and it's been tricky. I bought more tape... I think it may be critical for some of these thicker old beasts, especially with uneven spine wear.

Originally Posted by Atchbo

Cool! Is this the place in Inglewood? I'm trying to be self-sufficient with my shaving stuff, but it would be nice to have some place to bring in my WB if I get stuck.

I've been trying to hone this big old blade without tape this time (on my Norton 4/8) and it's been tricky. I bought more tape... I think it may be critical for some of these thicker old beasts, especially with uneven spine wear.

Yes, Knifewear is the place in Inglewood. I've heard lackluster reviews of their hone jobs. They are a good place to get naniwa stones locally though. As for honing, I'm happier to do mine myself.

They do have some pretty amazing Japanese knives, and a good selection of hones. They also have a booth at the farmer's market, where the guy had a really nice hand-made red leather strop.

If I had more space in my house, I'd get into making strops etc... across the street from my work is a place that sells amazing leather. Problem is that I'd have enough from one hide to make 100 strops!

Originally Posted by Atchbo

across the street from my work is a place that sells amazing leather.

Where might this place be?