Thread: Is the HHT and mirror finish on the razor absolutely necessary ?

Good point!

Originally Posted by lowks

Is there a way to tell?

If you have not yet done so, I'd recommend reading some of the articles in the wiki here:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...ategory:Honing

And then search out the numerous excellent videos on youtube by gssixgun and Lynn Abrams.

This one in particular is (IMHO) excellent for beginners:

I don't call a razor done until I have a mirror bevel at 10x and the razor easily passes the tree-top test after stropping. It's a bitch on wedges though.

The good news is, I finally was able to make my straight pass this test! I don't know what guided me but I ended up just using a Spyderco sharpmaker on my straight and after about 10 rounds on it, and after 40 times on the leather strop, now the razor passes with shining colors!

How does it shave? That is, after all, the test that really matters.

Originally Posted by Cangooner

How does it shave? That is, after all, the test that really matters.

Shaves like a dream ! ... All the tugging and pulling is almost gone even without any shaving cream.

wow i never thought of the Spyderco SharpMaker....i thought it was for pocket knives and those types of cutting tools..

how did you use this system btw?

Well you can't really put it at an angle like normal you got to lay the ultra fine stones flat on the back if the sharpmaker and use it that way. I think the sharpmaker cd covers this