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I kinda thought that the rolling x stroke might work on the side needing the toe and heel, but I'm trying to figure out how to get to the middle of the blade. Using the edge of the hone might work. ...

Ok, time for a quick update. I almost immediately noticed that I was having a problem with getting even hone wear on the blade. I tried one layer of tape, two layers still same problem. I'm thinking...

I've got a DMT on the way. I think right now I need to just put the rocks a way for a while lol. Thanks man

Ok, thanks. I'm going to give it a little more then just wait for my lapping plate to come in so I can have the confidence my stones are truly flat. I believe they are but confidence is a huge factor...

Ok, this may be a dumb question but that's just because you already know the answer. I have one layer of tape on the spine and I'm working on setting the bevel. If I wear through the tape in spots...

Ok, things I've learned so far:

1. It isn't as hard as I thought it would be.

2. It is harder than I thought to keep the razor even and level on the hone.

3. I need to actually have a plan...

Anyone got any info on the razor other than Sheffield England?

Plenty more reading for me to do before I even get the hones wet. Thanks so much guys I really appreciate all the help!

Yep I own one from SRD already. Thanks and after you and Glen said it I will plan on cleaning the bone scales up and keeping them!

Thanks for the quick replies guys!

Thanks I will, just one strip of black electrical tape should do right? And I'll look into the lapping plate soon.

I was actually going to send the razor, scales and all, to someone to do the...

Ok so I know I'm new to shaving with a SR and everyone on here says to stay away from the honing until you've learned how to shave with it first. Got that. Now on to the point. I tend to have free...