Thread: The Famous/Infamous Norton 4/8 "JaNorton 2012"

Sounds like fun

Too bad I don't have a Norton 4/8, but maybe this will lead me to get one....

I'll join when/if we're doing this with the Naniwa SS 3/8 instead

Breadknifers need not apply!

I am fairly new to honing but this is just the kind of challenge that i like so im in!!
I mean what else is there to do in upstate NY in January?
Dont you think that we should all kill the edges the same way?
I will definately learn a few things from this!!!

I'm In Glen.
I have an Ad Arbenz's Mandarin Frameback(true frameback) with three blades. I have been waiting to hone this up and it will be interesting to see the results.
Paul

I'm not so sure that killing the edge is all that important. Effectively, once you start to re-hone on the 4K, you are starting over on that edge.

Have fun

Originally Posted by Lynn

I'm not so sure that killing the edge is all that important. Effectively, once you start to re-hone on the 4K, you are starting over on that edge.

Have fun

That make sense!!!!
I really feel like the underdog here!!!
the only thing i have going for me is 25 years or so of sharpening and honing woodworking tools,
and to be honest i dont think that helps much!!

I think any kind of sharpening experience help. The razor is just a more delicate edge with a set geometry on the bevel. Once you learn to keep the razor flat on the stone, use the right amount of pressure and get comfortable with sharpening stones that work well for you, you're there. A little bit of practice and experience goes a long long way.

Originally Posted by Martin103

That make sense!!!!
I really feel like the underdog here!!!
the only thing i have going for me is 25 years or so of sharpening and honing woodworking tools,
and to be honest i dont think that helps much!!

Originally Posted by Lynn

I'm not so sure that killing the edge is all that important. Effectively, once you start to re-hone on the 4K, you are starting over on that edge.

Have fun

Would not the same thing be true for honing on the 8K? Wouldn't an edge off a Charnley or J-nat be knocked back once you took it to the 8K stones?

[QUOTE=Martin103;890567]Dont you think that we should all kill the edges the same way?QUOTE]




I was trying to figure that out too Martin, but I decided that honestly this is just a challenge against yourself, so I thought it was better to leave that up to each person...
Also I didn't address the people that would be using blades that were coming from E-bay or the restore pile, I think just so long as we are all trying hard at starting with a new Norton edge it should be fine...

Edit: And as Lynn just pointed out the 4k should kill it pretty effectivly too



Also,
Let me be clear here, this was not just my idea, this came together from quite a few people discussing honing, and I remembered a post a couple of weeks ago in one of the threads where someone said (can't find it to give credit) "Wouldn't it be cool if everyone could agree to only use the Norton" So that's sorta what we are doing, I personally can't wait, I already have my two razors picked out

Ok,
I am in Glen add me to the list.