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ffarouki

Have you looked at the edges of your razors using something like a jewelers lope to check their condition? I know my bevel is set when I can get arm hairs to pop off of either my 1K or 3K...

That would really make me wonder if it is a matter of technique and not the razor being dull.

Bob

ffarouki

Fancy gold plated razors and razors with worked spines are honed on the same stones as plain Jane razors. You simply use tape to protect the finish and spine when honing.

Just look at...

I would not doubt that in a pinch you could sharpen a knife that way but a knife is far different from a straight razor blade. I don't believe kitchen knives are honed up to the grit levels a razor...

When you are starting out straight razor shaving it takes an amazingly short time to dull a blade to the point that it needs to be honed. Poor stropping and shaving techniques help make that happen....