Thread: Spine Wear on New Razors

Originally Posted by Ryan82

There seems to be two discussions going on, so for clarity sake (from the OP) are we talking about razors fresh from the factory (seal intact on the box) or razors bought from a vendor that may or may not have had additional hand honing?

I am talking about straight from the factory, sealed box.

What Ryan is referring to are vendors who hone razors prior to shipping, much as is the practice from quality vendors now. Which would account for hone ware on new razors.

It stands to reason, manufactures would hone off spine especially on decorated spine and or plated razors.

I don’t think it would be too hard to learn, especially if you did it all day, every day, kind of like free hand honing knives. With a little practice you can keep a consistent bevel.