Thread: how do I fix this?

Noticed this on the razor the other day when touching it up. This was my first razor, 20 years old now. Those pits look like the edge needs to be taken back a lot.

Originally Posted by nolamike

Noticed this on the razor the other day when touching it up. This was my first razor, 20 years old now. Those pits look like the edge needs to be taken back a lot.

Looks like a couple of small chips. I would advise sending it out for a Pro honing. It's not that much expense.

Where in this Wide World are you located? That info would help with recommendations of who to send your razor to.

Welcome to srp. I too see some chips but not rust. So a good hone job should fix it up as roy said.

Thanks for the tips. Is this something that needs pro attention or could I take care of it myself with a 1000 grit stone (my coarsest)? I'm in VA btw.

Here is how it is done

Make sure you read carefully that the angle used it DEPENDANT on the damage on the edge don't just start at 90° because it is faster

https://straightrazorpalace.com/adva...l-setting.html

Thanks. Have tried bread knifing in the past on a horribly frowny razor with OK results (not good enough that it made me want to use the razor). My edge doesn't look nearly that bad, but I'd have to remove most of the bevel I think. Doesn't seem that a 1k would do the trick though; would it make sense to try something at a bit higher angle (maybe 20' or so) on a rougher diamond hone (I have 2/4/600, but they're general purpose hones--would that be OK?) until the nicks are gone, reduce the angle on the diamond to a few layers of tape, then go to 1 layer tape/normal angle on the 1k? Or should I just try a higher angle on the 1k? Or do I need a specific rougher grit stone/diamond?

I would start on the 1k at 20° maybe 40° and see what happens before you go any lower in grit

You can always go lower

will do. Last question before I give it a shot; any tips on how to maintain a consistent 40' angle?

Originally Posted by nolamike

will do. Last question before I give it a shot; any tips on how to maintain a consistent 40' angle?

Not really

It takes a steady hand there really are no tips for it just "Mo Practice"
BUT
It isn't that critical anyway since you are using it to eliminate problems more than to set a real cutting edge