Thread: Alberta newbie

Welcome to SRP!

James.

Go to Calgary. To Knifewear on 9th ave SE. They specialize in Japanese kitchen knives but they also sell Dovo Straight razors along with shave soaps, creams, aftershaves and many, many hones. Go on a day when Rob is in the store. He can get you started and he can get you started on honing. Knifewear - Knife Sharpening and Japanese Chef/Kitchen Knives - Calgary & Kelowna Canada. If you want to see a larger selection of shaving supplies you could log on to Fendrihan. Fendrihan - Classic Wet-Shaving, Quality Leather Goods and Gifts For Men They are a Canadian supplier so you won't have to worry about exchange. However, there are many other sites in the U.S. and Europe to buy from too.

Hi, and Welcome to the forum. I'm familiar with Fendrihan, They are a well known and respected Canadian wet shaving site. Be careful when dealing with Knife vendors that sell straight razors as well. They are two different animals when it comes to honing. Maybe Ignatius knows them, and can vouch for their services. I've seen more than one member have to send out his blade for re honing to a honemeister after having a knife maker work on it. Buying is one thing, honing is another. Many knife makers are profiecient at razor honing, but many are not. This is why you need to be careful.

Welcome from a non-Albertan.

I have to echo what zib said. Be very cautious with the knife guys. Many will misrepresent themselves (mostly out of ignorance - they can sharpen knives, how hard can a razor be?) and end up mangling a customer's blade in the process. To be fair I can't say for certain that the gentleman in Calgary knows his stuff, perhaps he does. but if someone was willing to take their razor to a knife center I would recommend doing some honing research at SRP and then ask some very specific questions about his hones and regime. You should be able to tell in short order if he can indeed hone a razor.

[QUOTE=Ryan82;986459 I would recommend doing some honing research at SRP and then ask some very specific questions about his hones and regime. You should be able to tell in short order if he can indeed hone a razor.[/QUOTE]

That sounds like a good idea to me...

Look, you two. I know you mean well but you're just raising fears. I've used the guy and he does a good job and I would not have recommended him if he didn't. In fact, he has honed my blade. More particularly, I recommended a specific individual who I know and trust, not the whole shop.

Welcome from a Calgarian!

- Scott

Welcome from a B.C. born and bred!