Originally Posted by
Nonstickron
I would most definitely NOT pay someone else to sharpen anything for me. I have a rough stone I think I got from a dollor store at some point years ago...I plan on making a strop before I spend any money on steel, and maybe a finer stone if I can find something affordable. I've been watching videos for the last 2 days on sharpening and stropping technique. If I can do it or make it myself, I try to do that first. Having such a big family and limited income I've really become a DIY kinda guy.
Another draw of this method of shaving for me is that I really like to learn and master new things. I think I could use the skill I'd need to learn to maintain a razor with all the other bladed instruments in my home. In fact I've been wondering if I can't just get a knife made of decent metal and turn it into a razor. lol
A friend of mine found out that I was interesting in learning all this and he said he has one he got on ebay at some point he's going to give me...I don't know the details as yet.