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10-23-2010, 02:43 PM #1
Practice honing with antique store razors
I am in the habit of buying antique store razors as I can find them for between 3 - 10 dollars, obviously, they are not even close to shave ready.
I have one shave ready razor that I bought from Bob's Razors (highly recommended) that I shave with so I can play all that I want with the antique store razors.
I'm not really trying to restore them, just get a usable edge back on them. I'm really not knowledgeable enough to judge their condition. I do enjoy honing when at home doing nothing else, it's almost soothing. Plus, I figure I would practice on the antique store razors before really hosing my one good razor.
What would be the minimum that I need to sharpen old antique store razors? I know that that is a broad question. None are chipped (well, one was, I missed that...) or otherwise damaged. I've seen so many recommendations with all different grits, wet stones / dry stones, etc. I'm not sure where to start. And the prices, wow.
Is there some type of 'entry level' kit with a couple of stones/hones that I need to get started without breaking the bank (those are the wife's rules, not mine)?
Thanks!