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Paco, the most simple way to hone the razor would be "as is". My question was more directed at a tactic to sharpen the razor with an eye towards correcting a problem that will multiply on itself...

Well, as Dave said, one will never learn how to fix these things, if he always pays someone else to do it. :p Anyhow, I agree with you. If I'd had the choice between a honed out toe or a perfectly...

Well, all is well. I initially tried to approximate the original honers stroke, but I did manage to do a little correction. As Glen said, over the course of a few honings, it should be right again....

Yeah I'm not willing to let this razor be a mistake razor. It's just barely out of whack. In fact, I doubt many could even see it without an "in hand" inspection. Anyhow...here I go! :)

Motion carries. I'll rehone it tomorrow, using my best approximation of the original honers stroke. Thanks fellahs!

Ok, so we've established it's called a honed out toe. lol. Any ideas for fixing it? Or maybe a picture would help?

Yes Gssixgun, that's exactly it! Sorry I didn't see that myself. I'll read that article. But I will say that mine isn't nearly as extreme as the one shown in the wiki.

Carl, yes, I messed that...

Well he just passed last winter. He was a local barber who retired many years ago, and this was out of his collection. As sketchy as I think it is when someone says that, I do have it on good...

I've been a little curious about this but might have trouble describing it. I've bought a Case Red Imp, knowing that the blade wasn't completely perfect. Anyhow, let me see if I can describe the...