Thread: Uneven spine wear - How do you fix it?

Originally Posted by SirStropalot

You might give this tread a look. gssixgun's reply I think answers your question, I know it answered it for me as I have several razors that came with uneven hone wear and present a challenge. Hope this helps. Howard
http://sharprazorpalace.com/honing/7...ovo-blade.html

Mod Note: Fixed the link so it works again

Most of the time the spine, after many years or decades of honing and use, pretty much lines up with the edge. If simply honing what you got gives you a good edge, you are done, IMHO. When you start resculpting the spine you have to consider what that will do to your bevel when you hone. Just sayin. So consider carefully before you start going medieval on the spine just because honing wear has left an inconsistent or asymmetrical bevel facet on the spine.

I am in the other camp, not using tape unless it is needed, but same applies, I think. if the edge is coming out great, then the spine is great, even if it doesn't look so hot. I do understand the desire to have a perfect looking razor, but most vintage razors are beyond that, unless you go to impractical lengths to make them so.