Thread: Three honed razors under my belt

'Don't even care what method/progression you use, stones, strops. Getting your first good shaves from your own honing is an accomplishment to savor. 'Hat's off to the Chef! Nice work!

I honed up 2 more, a Henckels and a ML Brandt that I just rescaled in Cocobolo.
The Henckels appeared to have been in unhoned condition when I got it. I viewed it with a 60x loupe, there was no bevel at all. I did not have to work on this blade much, minor sanding. What a dream to hone. Took about 100 passes or so to set the bevel on 1000 Norton. Then I did a pyramid starting at 10/10 on the 4k and 8k, reducing the 4k by 1 stroke, and increasing the 8k by 2 strokes. Then I went to the Swaty and made about 20 light strokes on that.
The Brandt was in worse shape to start, so I had to work on it on the 220, then the 1000. I actually got tired of working on it the first night and stopped when I got the bevel set (took almost 2 hours). But then when I got back to it I noticed small chips again, and had to continue on the 1k. After setting the bevel I did my pyramid, but starting at 5 on the 4k and 10 on the 8k. Decreasing the 4k 1 stroke and increasing the 8k 2 strokes. I did this twice. I did have to go back and do some work on the toe and heel. THen on to the Swaty for about 30 light strokes.
You'll notice from my previuous posts that I've reduced the Swaty strokes. This is because, I think, I am getting a much smoother edge right off the 8k, probably from a much lighter touch, but I think the Pyramid I am using is lending itself to a smooth edge.
Sorry for babbling.....