It was mentioned that the Science Channel did a spot on Dovo last week and today I found the clip on Youtube....enjoy. :)
YouTube - Making DOVO Straight Razors
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It was mentioned that the Science Channel did a spot on Dovo last week and today I found the clip on Youtube....enjoy. :)
YouTube - Making DOVO Straight Razors
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Thanks ever so much for this video...
Especially interesting that someone who hones all day uses a wet piece of cow horn to do the TNT; if she didn't, I can only imagine what her fingernails would look like. So Dovo uses a variation on the TNT and hanging hair test, good to know that our edge-testing methods are close to the manufacturers.
Fingernails, toenails, hair, hooves, and horn are all made out of the same very strong protein substance called keratin. I used to know a "high-volume" knife sharpener who used a small piece of elk horn in the same way.
Thanks for locating/posting that. It was a nice little factory tour.
I read a post the other day by someone experimenting using fine monofilament fishing line in place of hair for the HHT. I was very interested, and intend to do my on experimentation. I found it interesting Dovo uses a similar method using fine nylon as I understand.
In the interest of establishing some kind of standard I think this is a great idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by LarryAndro
Nice post! Thanks!
That was pretty cool. Thanks for sharing.
Why did I have to rehone my Dovos? Looks to me like they should be good to go from the factory.
This was on tv again today interesting watch
There is another active thread from a member who has had problems with wet scales leaving water spots on the blade. The chalk is an interesting solution. A jar of chalk to drop your razor in for a couple hours before putting away would eliminate any moisture that the scales may have absorbed. Lynn was mentioning that wooden and horn scales are notorious for holding moisture. Chalk is cheap and readily available. Might need to refresh once a month.
Great catch on that video. I will have to watch it later when I have the time.
Awesome. I love how it's made
What good are these test if everybody who buys a factory fresh Dovo claims the can't shave with them? Be careful with chalk it is mined very near to asbestos deposits and may be harmful. They don't use them in schools for this reason. Rice might be a better choice. Just throwing it out there.
Rice is a great idea!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hacker7