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Thanks much. The thing is I've become TOO COMFORTABLE ! I forget that I'm using a straight and go to my advanced safety techniques. All was well until my blade lost its edge. (poor stropping)

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Time for a Norton 4/8? My blade isnt so sharp these days.

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Thanks much for all the great advice ! This may be the last post you see from me here as I have been having account issues that wont allow me to logon. One more lockout and I'm off the boards...

I understand these things can nick, but are they truly dangerous in any way? Should I stay off my throat until I gain some skill?

Well, I gave it a shot and wound up with a very close shave. Once I got over the initial fear and gained a bit of confidence, all went well.

As this is my first post, I do have a few questions.
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