Thread: Beginners, The 1k shave . . .

Hi guys,
How many times have you seen a beginner honing question and instantly knew (assumed) that it was a bevel issue. "Been on the hones for x amount of hrs and still wont shave" ect
Last week I read a post where some of our honing pros discussed it being possible to get a decent shave off a 1k stone with proper stropping (hope I wasnt being taken for a ride here lol)
Learning to shave off a 1k (if actually possible) would be incredibly valuable for a beginner honer, since 90%(?) Of the sharpening occurs at the 1k (wicked sharp bevel) before progressing!

So, without going full JAnorton (or jumping on the experiment bandwagon ), lets experiment with only a 1k, newspaper, crox , pastes ect.

All we need are some volunteers , especially those new at honing

All are welcome, Im headed to try now, Ill post my results in a few hours.
Good luck!

I'm in.......

Oh thank god, I have been holding my breath since I pushed the post button. This isnt fair, your running a chosera arent you, LOL

Yeah, I'll do it. This sounds simple enough I might actually be able to keep up! For how long though? I don't know if I wanna do this for a month. If nothing else, it'll reinforce proper bevel setting, which is something I'm obviously not great at just yet.

Great idea ....

I would leave the crutches by the door though, no pastes etc: just a 1k and Linen/Leather and I would limit that too,,, some of these guys are doing 200+ laps on the strops...

Remember this only proves it can shave, and how sharp the razor is, your not going to find a ton of smooth at this level Proof of a bevel being well and truly set go for it ...

Way to embrace the challenge "epd"

This could be intersting, painfull or both, your braver than I am

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I would leave the crutches by the door though

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Oh sure, just as I'm assessing the grit of that foamy little underarm support!

Here's what I think, and addendum of sorts:

Bevel set, 30 laps linen, 50 laps leather. No pastes.....as per the G man.

I'll do three EPD... 1) Chosera 2) Norton 3) King 1200. All of mine will be stropped on SRD poly webbing, and Premium 1 leather.

Hows that?

Would a Surgical black or translucent Ark be considered cheating? They are rated at 1200 grit. :P Well first iteration was 120 laps on denim, 60 on nubuck, 60 on shell. Not sure what your standards will be, but I may have gone over and above actually. I'm already worried about the shave. I might just do a little part of my face with this one... lol. The blade feels grabby, but cuts hairs waayyy above skin level. Guess we'll see.

Not sure if it matters but: Solingen Full Hollow, Norton 1k, denim, cowhide, shell. Then again, maybe Gssixgun already pointed out what we are determined to learn the hard way.

Oops, things are changing faster than I can post. I better reign it in til you got the standards set. lol

Originally Posted by AFDavis11

Oh sure, just as I'm assessing the grit of that foamy little underarm support!

That stuff would make a great polishing sandpaper holder.