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10-02-2018, 01:49 PM #11Senior Member
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Ok I finally got around to making a stand for my Kami. Unfortunately I tried free handing the slot with a Dremel and it is a bit crooked so it doesn't sit quite straight, but it works. I did figure out a better way after I had started, so if I make another it will sit better.
I didn't have too much trouble honing it, 2 layers of tape and it went pretty well despite the weird spine. First (and only shave so far) went pretty good, being a right handed shaver probably made it easier for me. Unfortunately somehow after I finished I managed to ding the toe and have to rehone
I do have a question about the handle it is kinda grungy and actually split near the end. I have seen handles for sale on Ebay are they decent? Do I just pull it off and shove the other one on or am I better off doing some kind of wrap?
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10-02-2018, 04:54 PM #12lobeless
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Very cool!! Very.
I got lazy and found this before I got to making something. Works like gold!
Edit - It's a small picture frame. You can pick one up at most hobby stores or Amazon no problems.David
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10-02-2018, 06:36 PM #13Senior Member
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Got a pic with the kami in it? I cant figure out how it would work just looking at it.
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10-02-2018, 06:49 PM #14lobeless
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Sorry man, I'm not at home. It basically lays flat, blade up.
Originally Posted by AlanQ
Best i can do right now.Geezer likes this.David
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10-02-2018, 07:31 PM #15Senior Member
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Wow! that's one huge Kami!
good idea though!
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10-02-2018, 07:40 PM #16lobeless
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No they sell really small ones. That's the one I got. Originally Posted by tintin
Wow! that's one huge Kami! good idea though!Geezer likes this.David
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10-02-2018, 07:48 PM #17Senior Member
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Yeah blade up is just inviting Murphy to remove some of my skin
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12-06-2018, 02:58 PM #18Senior Member
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I managed to rehone the Kami and well the shave sucked seems I need to rehone my rehoning!
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12-06-2018, 09:30 PM #19Senior Member
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I still haven't got mine to shave ready, even after watching several videos. Every once and a while i'll try and then put it away for a while. Maybe some day i'll get it. I've got plenty of razors that do shave so it's not a big deal (kind of annoying though). Originally Posted by AlanQ
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12-07-2018, 12:57 AM #20Senior Member
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I have the same issue, I can get mine fairly sharp and comfortable but nothing like my straights. Mines been sitting for a couple years now.
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