Thread: My first toy

Should have went for a cheaper one the first try... Came very sharp which is why I had to tell people my cat scratched my face...great quality & craftsmanship. A bit scared to hone it, don't want to mess up the blade or the engravings Wacker Feinster Hohlschliff hand crafted.

great looking blade, but a bit early to talk about honing no?

Nice Wacker. If you really intend to hone it (I certainly wouldn't), don't forget to tape the spine to protect the goldwash.

Please do not hone that yourself.

Thanks I'll go buy a cheap str8 until I get better at this. I won't hone it since no stone/strope

Beautiful razor!

Stropping is different. It aligns the edge rather than removing material. You will need to strop it before each use & many of us do a few laps after to ensure the edge is fully dry. Get one as soon as you can or your shaves will deteriorate rather than improve.

They say you never forget your first... I never did, but that's a story for another day, and maybe another forum... But, I digress.

Beautiful razor! And most unforgettable!