Thread: Bevel

I'm pretty new to this but if you wanted to create a steeper angle you'd add more tape & create this new secondary bevel, but over multiple honings you'd eventually remove enough metal to end up with just a singular bevel at the new angle anyway. I can't see how it would make any difference as the only thing that matters is the very edge. If the edge shaves well at a certain angle the amount of bevels is irrelevant, or am I missing something?

I would say that any bevel beyond one is potentially problematic. For example, if you hone after double beveling without tape, then you have to work a bit to get back to the original bevel angle. If that is your goal, then the point of the original double bevel is unclear. I just think that a double bevel as a solution to a poorly-shaving edge is not as good as getting the original bevel right. If you can do it with an extra level of tape and create a double bevel, why not just eliminate that level of tape and get a single bevel done right? I use three layers on everything I hone, so I'm not against tape. I'm just against double beveling as a solution for getting sharpness when a single bevel done correctly will get the same job done.

Originally Posted by Amir

Thank you very much for your feedback. I used tape and have created a secondary bevel. The stropped razor nicely passed the HHT and other tests. Whether I now have a more stable edge remains to be seen. This is not a practical solution, even if it works. I have to leave the tape on which makes the razor look pretty unattractive. Meanwhile I will read the older threads on "Double Bevel". Thanks again for pointing those out to me.

Why would you have to leave the tape on that just makes no sense .... Tape left on a razor can stain and mark the razor

Anyway go read those threads I think you might learn quite a bit in there...

Originally Posted by Kaden101

I'm pretty new to this but if you wanted to create a steeper angle you'd add more tape & create this new secondary bevel, but over multiple honings you'd eventually remove enough metal to end up with just a singular bevel at the new angle anyway. I can't see how it would make any difference as the only thing that matters is the very edge. If the edge shaves well at a certain angle the amount of bevels is irrelevant, or am I missing something?

Bingo !!! as we say on this side of the pond re-read post #23 and #28 that is exactly correct and exactly what Ace is saying also...