Quote Originally Posted by mcgyver74 View Post

I don't trust myself to do honing, I've tried with knives in the last and really made a mess
Honing a razor is easier than sharpening a knife. The "trick" to knife sharpening is learning to hold it at a consistent angle. A razor has a built in "jig" for holding the proper angle - just place it on the stone with the spine and edge touching, and you have the proper angle.


... what do you all think of the SR's that you put half a DE blade in?
Not much. I'd say stick with a straight. If you want to use a DE blade, then use a DE razor. Just my 2 cents.