Thread: I'm not sure what to say about this.

Originally Posted by Ryan82

You still don't know if you replicated his edge 100% as there are too many variables unaccounted for. When you first started honing did you watch a Lynn vid and nail it the first try?

True if it was my first razor, but today after probably 100+ razors, I could watch a Lynn video and have a very good chance of at least getting sort of close. I didn't have the same hones as the video, but I do have comparable grit stones and a CrOx paddle. The shave test was very sharp and passed the HHT, but was harsh on the skin, sort of like a factory Dovo edge

Originally Posted by Ryan82

Does Mr Carter ever say that his shaves are uncomfortable himself? .

Not in the video that JimR posted but......
in the notes below this MC video, "Comparing Shaves - Using A Standard Straight Razor"
First paragraph, last sentence. ~ 'Murray said his face burned for several hours after the shave.'

Maybe the razor needed more newspaper stropping but his system doesn't instil enough confidence for me to try it.

YMMV etc...

Wood, a belt, and stropping stones.... Mmmmmmm

I can't help but laugh, although a bit harsh. I might try your technique, after all, I can't say it will not work if I don't try it myself (including the ketchup). I have a shave ready filarmonica razor, I'll give it a try

Originally Posted by Vasilis

I can't help but laugh, although a bit harsh. I might try your technique, after all, I can't say it will not work if I don't try it myself (including the ketchup). I have a shave ready filarmonica razor, I'll give it a try

lol, i had a second thought and decided it might be a little harsh so i removed it, but give it a go if you watched it and let me know

Originally Posted by rodb

Ok, I tried this following as close as I could the steps, it got sharp.........but very harsh. Curiosity satisfied.

no wonder he uses exact same method to sharpen his knives.

Originally Posted by awesomeopossum

The Advanced Blade Sharpening DVD is available for digital download for only $22.

but this is a shaving forum, not knife forum

Originally Posted by mainaman

but this is a shaving forum, not knife forum

I'll give you context to what I was replying to:

Originally Posted by Vasilis

OK. Even with his special honing technique (that costs 35$ for the DVD)

I saw that Carter Cutlery has the Advanced Blade Sharpening DVD available to digital download. Maybe Vasilis could save the money and use the techniques.

Originally Posted by Vasilis

Whatever principles apply to the knife honing, also apply to the razor honing. Grit progression, angle sharpening, etc. and many times I find knife honing harder than that of a razor.

Originally Posted by awesomeopossum

I'll give you context to what I was replying to:



I saw that Carter Cutlery has the Advanced Blade Sharpening DVD available to digital download. Maybe Vasilis could save the money and use the techniques.

I'm sorry for the price, I was trying to make a point. Thanks but, not interested. I already know enough about sharpening razors, knifes, axes and swords, and I would rather learn what I already don't know from someone who knows what he is doing. And, on our dear youtube (and of course here) you can find many instructional videos for free, where you can learn why this thread has been created. I forgot to mention, If you would like to, I would gladly sharpen a knife for you, for free. I'm not saying I'm a honemeister, but I'm sure I can offer you something to compare your edges with.

Wow! This thread turned into quite the discussion!

My two cents:

Was Mr. Carter able to sharpen a razor to the point it could shave (notice no mention of comfort level)? Probably.

Is this the best method of razor honing and should we use it as a teaching method for new shavers? Probably not.

'nuff said?