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    Senior Member blabbermouth
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    Default Slightly warped tip

    Seems I have a slightly warped toe tip on one of my choice razors.

    From what I have read, this is not so much of an issue if it is addressed with the x pattern of honing (which I don't usually do with normal blades, unless they are smiling, in which case I do the x and rock it a bit). Just wanted to confirm my understanding

    Thanks
    Ivo

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    Ivo, could you post a pic so I know exactly what you're talking about.

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    my phone sucks and I have no good camera at work, but this should give some idea - just some shadow indicating the warp at the last 1/2'' or so of the toe

    thanks!
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    Ivo, I can't see it very well, but I'll give you the 2 scenarios:
    Best case -- Some vigorous stropping (more pressure and at least 100 trips) will fix it.

    Worst case -- Hone it down

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    Quote Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT
    Ivo, I can't see it very well, but I'll give you the 2 scenarios:
    Best case -- Some vigorous stropping (more pressure and at least 100 trips) will fix it.

    Worst case -- Hone it down
    I love stropping

    However, the second scenario - wha??? Do you mean like making it a snicker (vs. normal smile?) Wow. Nah, I'd rather just put it on ebay saying it's mint

    just kidding, but it is a bit of a rarity in this size, so people might just want to have it for their collections...

    Thanks for the tips!
    Ivo

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