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11-09-2010, 04:00 PM #1Member
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Beyond my skill level
I picked up a Wade and Butcher a couple of weeks ago in a local antique store and for the life of me can't get it sharp. I have 7 straights (all vintage US and German blades), one I sent off to be honed by a member here, the others honed by myself. I'm happy with them, shaves are good. The W&B has quite a bit of hone wear and isn't as hollow ground. Is there a trick to these old razors? Horn handles, W&B for $17, I just couldn't pass it up, lol.
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11-09-2010, 04:58 PM #2Senior Member
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Try a search for honing a wedge and honing a smiling razor.
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11-09-2010, 05:34 PM #3
Wedges are good candidates for taping the spine, and sometimes several layers. This is to lift the spine relative to the edge and allow a bevel to be set.
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11-09-2010, 06:11 PM #4Senior Member
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Time on the bevel setter IME. Get the bevel right and you're away. Good luck. Sounds like a lovely piece, by the way, nice score.
Originally Posted by SewerGuy
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