Thread: Rolls Razor blade honing

Hello Everyone!

I am looking for a replacement stone to my Rolls Razor. Does anyone have one or know someone who does?

Unfortunately your best bet may be to buy another RR kit with a good hone in it. They are common enough that the occasional bargain does show up.

I've heard of people replacing the stone with hardwood of the proper thickness and 1um lapping film.

I think the hone side of the Rolls is for refreshing. If the blade is dull or chippy, it will never work.
My plan is to drill and tap the non-ball side hole to affix a handle so it can be run on the hones easier.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I think the hone side of the Rolls is for refreshing. If the blade is dull or chippy, it will never work.
My plan is to drill and tap the non-ball side hole to affix a handle so it can be run on the hones easier.

Tom,
Have you succeeded? or is that pic a mock up? I'm pretty sure the back of the blade is as hard as the rest of it, so I thought tapping would be a nightmare. I would go with a shorter handle, as you will probably have a tendency to lift the blade and hone unevenly. I should just make new stones already. (at least I THINK I know how)

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I think the hone side of the Rolls is for refreshing. If the blade is dull or chippy, it will never work.
My plan is to drill and tap the non-ball side hole to affix a handle so it can be run on the hones easier.

I think this would be unnecessary/excess work. I have found these very easy to hone with a "normal" progression.

Yeah, I went out and tried it just now. Too hard! .

I suppose the 'finger push' is the only way! I have an Everite Safety which has a threaded hole on the side as well.
Surely is nice to be able to hone and strop it with a handle on it.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I think the hone side of the Rolls is for refreshing. If the blade is dull or chippy, it will never work.
My plan is to drill and tap the non-ball side hole to affix a handle so it can be run on the hones easier.

I've had good luck with a layer of tape, an index finger and circles in whatever progression is needed. If I recall, I needed the tape to replicate the angle at which it grinds in the machine for a good edge.

Originally Posted by MisterMoo

I've had good luck with a layer of tape, an index finger and circles in whatever progression is needed. If I recall, I needed the tape to replicate the angle at which it grinds in the machine for a good edge.

I used a cut down chop stick. You still need the finger push as the chop stick is not in there very securely, but the stick helps you flip. That's how I will do it again.

Originally Posted by bluesman7

I used a cut down chop stick. You still need the finger push as the chop stick is not in there very securely, but the stick helps you flip. That's how I will do it again.

So did you just tape the stick to the spine and then have your layer of tape also? interesting!

I love different points of view and solutions.