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I don't see the point(no pun) to honing a razor into a true spike. In my opinion muting the point is the proper way to hone a spike. I see the potential for nasty cuts with no real advantage. A properly muted point can be just as precise for detailed shaving and more comfortable. Is this just a macho thing or is there some real advantage that I'm missing?
And yes, I do have a nasty scar.
I use a coarse hone. The thin part of the blade is easy. Sometimes I'll just stop there. The spine can take some time by just using the hone, so a dremel or grinder will help speed things up if you want. Just be sure to use a light touch and have a cup of water handy to keep the metal from getting too hot (I tape the edge and use gloves for safety.) Then smooth the whole curve on the hone and finish with 600 grit sandpaper or whatever finish you like. Lastly, be sure to knock the edges off with the sandpaper or you will scratch you strop.
I have muted the tip on several razors with a 1k grit stone, and completely rounded a couple with a belt sander.
I muted the points by dragging first on a stone, then glass. Seems to work ok. Was a little concerned about scratching the strop but after stropping all is well.
I have a spiked tipped blade that was so sharp it was scary. I placed just the tip in my coti and drew it back 1mm. The tip sliced into the Coti.
Thats taking one for the team. Yeah I got spike tip face scars too. Chicks dig scars, maybe not so much my gray haired double chin jowls, But chicks dig scars.
I too love the look of a spike point, but have felt its sting. Mine have been slightly muted by the person who honed them.