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    Default Wilkinson Sword SE 7 Day Set

    Hi everyone
    I recently acquired this nice set off eBay & it has everything except for the instructions. I took one of the blades out of its holder & looked at it through an eye loupe but can't see any signs of honing. I was just wondering about honing. Is it necessary to have a piece of tape over the spine or is that only if it has spine wear. Myself, since it shows no signs of previous honing I was thinking no tape is needed to hone it. BTW, it is the older setup. I love it, I think it is a very cool set. Wish I could find a Wilkinson Sword straight!
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    Those are really cool sets. Congrats on finding yours.

    Have you tried searching previous threads about the Wilkinson Sword sets? I remember another set being written about recently, and I believe they honed and used a blade. Anyway, nice set and good luck.
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    I believe we have members who use these in part of their rotation, and they will be along shortly to the benefit of all of us.
    Thank you for sharing and I hope you can keep us posted on your progress.
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    Yes, I saw a post from not long ago about one & it had nothing but good things said about it. I just thought I would try one out. Thanks guys!
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    This may help some.
    If you don't have the strop you could probably make one.

    And this is the thread - more info.

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    Be back soon just in case I get any messages, going to antique shops with a friend.
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    I did get a strop with it so the only thing missing was the instructions.
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    Quote Originally Posted by engine46 View Post
    Hi everyone
    I recently acquired this nice set off eBay & it has everything except for the instructions. I took one of the blades out of its holder & looked at it through an eye loupe but can't see any signs of honing. I was just wondering about honing. Is it necessary to have a piece of tape over the spine or is that only if it has spine wear. Myself, since it shows no signs of previous honing I was thinking no tape is needed to hone it. BTW, it is the older setup. I love it, I think it is a very cool set. Wish I could find a Wilkinson Sword straight!
    I honed mine with a layer of tape on the basis of why cause unnecessary wear.

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