Thread: overhoned razor how i "reset" the sharpness?

i have probably overhoned my razor....how i can "reset" the sharpness??

with the wetted thumb?

how i can operate?

thanks

mparker cuts through a sheet of paper. i have run the blade lightly on a match (soft wood). some backhoning laps on the 4K afterr this should get you back in the game (meaning you can hone again)

cheers
Ivo

Originally Posted by danzyc

i have probably overhoned my razor....how i can "reset" the sharpness??

danzyc,

What causes you to think you have over-honed your razor? Also, don't use your thumb, wet or dry, to "reset" your razors edge.

Scott

In the instances where I've developed a wire edge I got rid of it by taking a careful slice through thin cardboard. Then rehone.

If you suspect a wire edge it can be repaired with one stroke on each side, or pass if you will, on 4K or you can back hone. I prefer two backhoning passes on 8K myself. Then begin rehoning and use fewer passes between test shaves to ensure you don't overhone the razor again.