Thread: Won't sharpen! LOL,,, heard this before?

Originally Posted by beerosaur

Still working it...the heel seems to be getting there (cutting hair!) ...the tip (toe?) nowhere near... Circles seemed to have helped alot with the heel. Wish I had a 1k! I do have a strop, just havent really felt the need to use it yet considering how my honing is going... what a challenge...phew! Back I go...

Do review the magic market test. Take a Sharpie magic marker that
has a color that is easy for you to see. Wipe the marker on the edge and
also the spine.

Give the razor one trip (up then flip and return) and inspect to see
if there is any marker left on the bevel. A magnifying glass
can help. Also a bright light inspection... if you look down at the edge
and see a reflection the bevel is not set (edge not bevel). I often
walk to a sunny window and find that I still have a thin red line (red marker)
on the edge side of the bevel or see glints and reflections from what should
be a sharp invisible edge.

Since all you have is a 4k/8k hone do visit youtube and look for the
videos by gssixgun. The circles and 'japanese' hone strokes
remove steel faster than the alternating final hone strokes.
Circles seem to balance out small toe-heal honing issues and very
gentle smiles. The toe of your razor is trouble so be sure to
look at the smiling wedge videos and more. But you should be able
to sharpen most of the razor with no special strokes.