I was resetting a bevel the other day on one of those Kanayama razors I got from Jim. Great little shavers, and most of them needed not more than a touch up, from what I understand. I sent this one out for Resto. Max did an Awesome job. Max didn't hone it, he knows I like to do my own.. Since this razor has a Japanese heritage, I saw only one option for scales...Jade Ghost of course, with blood red spacers...
I normally use a Naniwa 1k for bevels, sometimes a Norton. It just depends. The Nortons require soaking, Naniwa does not, and the Naniwa's are softer...I started out as I normally do, X strokes, little circles, and some back strokes, after checking with a loupe, the bevel seemed uneven, and actually missing the bevel is one spot, very odd..I continued working to correct it. After a while, I checked again. This time, the bevel looked like a steak knife, it was brittle...Now, I'm upset. With some advice from a friend, (Thanks Jimmy!) I put everything away, and decided to start fresh the next day.
I broke out two Coticules, something I normally would not do for this situation. I used a Dressante, and a La Nouvelle vein. One for cutting, and one for finishing...I used one layer of tape to kinda help speed things along. I also don't subscribe to any specific dogma or system. I go by feel, sight, sort of my own system if you will. If you use a Coticule, you need to get to know it...
These stones worked wonderfully, I'm very impressed with the edge, and subsequent shave. With a thick slurry to start, and watering down as I went, the Dressante made quick work of the bevel. I was impressed...
I finished on the La Nouvelle...I like the 8x3 for finishing...
Resulting shave, BBS.....Here's some pics of the hero's that saved my beautifully restored razor....Enjoy
