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I just learned something about a thumbnail test here:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/honing/103645-honing-look-before-you-leap-2.html#post1237169

And that is what I saw at first when reading about our new friend & said what I said above!:chapeau

There's nothing wrong with that! That's what personal preference is all about. I'd love to have a Wacker!

Thanks. I have heard of a thumbnail or fingernail test to see if a blade will make a slight mark but I don't do that because it can dull a sharp blade but I misread what you said at first. I then...

Actually I was wrong, I was thinking thumbnail. I will use a thumbpad. I'm never afraid to admit when I'm wrong about anything. One can usually feel the dullness or sharpness with the thumped. I have...

I never use a thumbpad test. I just try it if I have some arm hair & then just shave to test it! If I don't have any hair left on my arm, I get some hair from a comb or brush.

I believe it when our friend here says he's no greenhorn. He might be new to this hobby but he already has 6 months of experience at it & I believe he has done his homework & is different from many...

It seems our trucker friend here is going to turn out to be a great member! :chapeau

Tom, you're a hoot brother!

Howdy there Longhaultanker from one Texan to another. There are a few members here in the Houston area. I'm in Sugar Land & I'm sure you know where that is. I have lots of respect for truckers when I...