Thread: Rounding squared points...best way

Originally Posted by Euclid440

... I love and use the tip all the time ...

Same here, same here

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.

Originally Posted by BeJay

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?

^^^^ Nailed it

There is just something sexy about a wicked spike, but no real world advantage to the shave...

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.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Keep in mind that muting the tip lightly and correctly means that the Wicked Spike can be brought back with just a few accurate and precise strokes also

It works both ways, so after you get better you can always bring it back

Best answer and did not know if done correctly a muted tip could be brought back - thanks.

I love spike points, and it always makes me shudder when I hear the old, "rub it under the window sill"....

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.

Originally Posted by ultrasoundguy2003

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.

Yea, I am sure Frankenstein had no shortage of girl friends.

Bob

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.