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    I won this Wade-Butcher last night. Is the slight curve in the blade what they mean as a "Smiley" blade?Name:  image.jpg
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    picture????
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    Here we go. I picture might help eh?

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    The curve toward the toe is just bad honing. There is not much smile to the blade itself, although I am a bit concerned about what might be a bit of a frown toward the heel. That would come out in proper honing.
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    I typically think of some spine curvature when I think of "smiling" blades. Like scoliosis, but for razors.
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    How would you recommend I proceed? Should the edge be straightened out?

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    Quote Originally Posted by eezee View Post
    How would you recommend I proceed? Should the edge be straightened out?

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    Get the razor in hand, post some better pics and then we can help you decide which way to run with it.
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    I thought frown at first but it may be just the light and the dirty edge.
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    Quote Originally Posted by eezee View Post
    How would you recommend I proceed? Should the edge be straightened out?

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    rolling x-strokes, use pressure placement to get the entire edge honed in a situation like that. even with the slightly "honed out toe" you should be able to get the entire edge honed. if it feels too difficult or awkward then you can adjust it over time by working more in the middle portion of the blade on medium grit stones and isolating pressure there during each honing session. if you do that consistently, eventually the entire edge will run more in line....eventually. almost looks like the spine is more narrow than the tang from the picture, could raise problems.
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