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If I recall correctly, the essence of the thread was that when you butterknife a blade it makes things easier if you do so with the spine lifted off the hone similar to honing a knife. That way you...

This thread http://straightrazorpalace.com/advanced-honing-topics/104827-edge-restoration-heavy-bevel-setting.html might be of some help.

Merry Christmas to you too.

Bob

Yes, I do think from those measurements that the spine is far too narrow for the blade width as it is now. I think for a 20mm blade the spine should be 5mm to 5.5mm wide to get a good bevel angle. A...

If I am reading this right, the hone is only touching/working on the shoulder of the bevel and not reaching to the edge even with excessive layers of tape on the spine. I almost think that the blade...