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Minor Update!!

I have now honed 7 razors using Lynn's circle technique with surprising success. I have honed 2 more Spikes, a Cosmo Silver Steel, an Ontario Cutlery 7/8 and a Hamburg Cutlery 6/8...

My contributions to the thread were lax, but I did the good thing and mostly shaved with my 2 spikes all month. I must admit to also using my Clauss and my Friodur as my side shavers, as my friend...

SOTD posted, but results were amazing. My blades were so sharp this time that I cut myself easily twice and had a small nick I didn't even know about it was so clean.

Tomorrow's task will be to...

A major milestone!!!!

Ok, I took my experience from yesterday's honing session and tried to apply what I'd learned today.

First lesson: Lynn's Circle video got me closer to a good bevel than I...

Well, I must admit to a first. First time I ever tried to do 2 razors at once, and first time both razors ended up with a hair splitting bevel. To be completely honest, I did three razors, as I have...

Ok, the prep is complete, and the razors are cleaned and ready. The stones have been soaked and the lynn video is ready to hit play....

First a late breakfast and then it's nose to the...

Yes, Glen, exactly, they are the Union Cutlery 'Spike's. The 2 I have in mind are 9/16 and 5/8 so not large, not small. They both have very little (or none at all) hone wear, and the edges haven't...

I am officially waiting until Jan. 1 to start, but I think I have picked out my razors. I have 2 Spikes near wedges that might be just the thing to sue. Both are straight edges and need a bevel...

I have some thoughts might need clarification for me:

First, What kind of razor is best for a newbie to honing to get good results honing? Along with that, what size is best, like should I pick a...

Man, I missed this thread!!!

Is there room in here for a beginner, and I mean, raw, have only managed 3 bevels EVER kind of beginner????

I'm in because I suck totally at setting bevels. I have...