Thread: Straightening a tapered blade

I have several eBay razors that will make great $20 specials, but they share a common flaw I'm hoping to correct.

Whoever honed them had a heavy hand toward the end of the stroke, and most show more hone wear at the toe. They also taper just a bit--maybe 1/32 to 1/16 of an inch. It's visible, but just barely.

Are there any good ways to even a blade like this out? I guess I could leave them alone, but that might make it tough for a new honer to work on them. (Plus there's one I want to keep. )

I have a 220-1000 grit waterstone and Norton 4000/8000 stone at my disposal, plus sandpaper and some other tools.

Suggestions?

Thanks,
Josh

Start with the sandpaper, and work your way up. It'll take awhile. I had to reduce the smile on a razor a few weeks ago.

Yesterday was the best day to find another something to do...

oh, so that's how it's done... good to know

I honed my little fingers off jumping to the 4K Norton from about 400... or 220

Cheers
Ivo

When I de-cheshired that old frameback, I started on 150, then 300, then 600, then 1000, then to the 4k. It's slow anyway you want to do it, so you'd better be *real* fond of that razor -- you haven't done that much rubbing since your teens. I only did it because the razor in question was a frameback by my favorite maker.

Originally Posted by mparker762

... you'd better be *real* fond of that razor...

No kidding - I think I'm gonna cry if this razor doesn't become one of my top shavers. It sure has the steel potential, brand reputation, and my improving skills going for it