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If you have to a hone used for straight, e.g. a Norton 4k/8k, I'd use it to set the edge much as you would a straight. The difference is you'd have to push the blade up and down the hone using your...

Yes, the correct hone would be a stone, so someone tried to rig up a fix with yours. Here is a photo of a functional, well used strop; a solid, but well used hone; and a cracked hone. The crack is...

Geek, with two blades, after you hone them up, you could be set for life. For those on the fence, I think investing in one, and using it, can potentially stop this RAD nonsense! It's worth a shot...

The type with the single column of keys running down the center is the Viscount model, which is a sleeker, more oblong design. The Imperial model has three columns of keys and is the more common...

1. The hone on mine seems to just be a very fine grit sandpaper on a cardboard backer... Could a person change this?

You can change the hone, but finding a replacement is the difficult part....

You should be able to get one there for $20 or so, unless you are looking for one with a fancy leather case or something. This one just ended today for $11 plus shipping: Rolls Razor self sharpening,...

LJ, 1200 grit sand paper seems a little rough unless you are trying to set the bevel and finish up of the RR hone. I use my norton 4k/8k to get good edge established by just pushing the blade across...

I have several rolls razors and I use them in rotation with my straight razors. Considering the price you can get them for, I think they are a great addition to the arsenal. Look for a complete set...