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    Folks,

    I recently purchased a W&B razor from ebay that has an American Eagle on the front and the words American Razor. It appears to be a wedge. I have been working on it over the weekend to get the bevel re-established so I can sharpen it for shaving. I know that we discussed a while back working with wedges but I have forgotten much of that discussion. All I will tell you is that the steel in this razor is very hard and attempting to get a bevel is a real challenge. If any of you hone meisters out there know some tricks I would appreciate them. It looks like it should shave well once I get it to that point. It is a heavy blade I think 7/8 W&B. The seller thought from the 1800s.
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    Hi James,

    I would recommend staying with a 45 degree angle on the hone using the X pattern. Works well with wedges. Depending on how much the spine is worn, you might want to do some circles first to establish your bevel and edge. Keep us posted.

    Lynn

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    I'll be staying tuned here .. I picked up an 1874 wedge last week - boy it's tough going so any pointers on honing will be most welcome , I can't wait to shave with it .

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