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I just received a marvelous 200-year-old stubtail. The blade is large and absolutely clean. There is no rust, no pitting, no nicks in the blade. However, it is dull. I have tried honing it, but, so far, with no effect. Do I need to just hone it until it is sharp, or is there another technique needed?
Thank you!
what stones did you use?
You have to make sure the bevel is set before you move on to higher grits.
Well... I'm no expert, but before you get to "honing" you have to set the bevel, otherwise methinks it will take you forever.
If I were you I'd hit the wiki and do a search.
Best of luck,
Marcos
It would really help to have clear pics of spine & edge or we are just guessing... other than the basic principle of needing to set the bevel.
You could send it out for honing & not risk devaluing a mint 200 year old razor by potential honing mistakes or look for someone local to advise you.
Send it out for pro honing.
How do you set the bevel?
Definitely have to agree with the Oz-man's advice here.
Do you mean about setting the bevel?
Pictures, pics, pr0n, digital representations...the best diagnosis is interpersonal, but as much info as possible will help.
Unfortunately, I do not own a digital camera. It is a wedge blade, large and heavy. It really is a beautiful blade, and I am somewhat uncomfortable sending it out.
I would suggest finding a mentor in your area first.
What stones are you using?
Bevel set is entirely low grits (800-4000ish)
Does anyone know where I might find a mentor in the Phoenix metro area?
You never told us what stoned did you use to hone the razor.Quote:
Originally Posted by fmlondon
Send it to Glen, Max or Lynn/Don at SRD. Well worth the money to have it done right. You will lose less steel then if you do it, and it will shave fantastic. Or sell it to me and I'll send it out to be honed!!!:borg::rock:
IME Vendors on this site will do a great job and can be utterly relied upon, however, I can understand your concern.Quote:
Originally Posted by fmlondon
Hi Str8shooter,
I have no desire to sell it. How do I contact one of the above people at SRD?
I have spent the last six months learning to hone and have brought only six razors to shave ready; from various states of dullness.
With that said:
I also own a 193 year old razor from my grandfather. I would not even consider honing it myself. I would send it out to one of the professionals on this forum, who have honed a few thousand.
If it's in as good a condition as you say, then send it out or risk ruining it. JMO
Here you go Bevel-setting in theory and practice - Straight Razor Place WikiQuote:
Originally Posted by fmlondon
But if you decide to follow good advise, go to the vendors section and look up for those who do honing. I've razors that have been honed by Lynn (Lynn), Sham (hi_bud_gl) and Glen (gssixgun). Glen also restored two in addition to honing them.
Several others have impressive reputations and I wouldn't hesitate to put any of my blades in their hands - as a matter of fact one of my demented plans is to have razors honed by all of them.
If you are reluctant to mail your blade out, you should be frightened of taking it to a stone without knowing what you're doing. I encourage you to seriously consider having a pro evaluate and hone your razor.
Regards,
Marcos
The link you seek:Quote:
Originally Posted by fmlondon
Member Services - Straight Razor Place Classifieds
I don't know. Talk of a 200 year old stub tail, we're on to the second page already and still no pics? :aargh:
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Originally Posted by fmlondon
Stick to the guys who have been here awhile, our reputations are more valuable to us than anything else. I for one have my own stubtails, I am sure most of us do.
Just a joke. Sending razor's is no prob. I have yet to have an issue. For me I just use the if it fits it ships. I did send a bunch out to SRD that I had insured but again very easy to do.Quote:
Originally Posted by fmlondon