Before and after stropping at 500x

**Seraphim** · 10-02-2009, 04:25 PM

Before and after of an edge at 500x magnification.

Weltmiester Rostfrei

**ben.mid** · 10-02-2009, 04:28 PM

I'm surprised at the difference! Not just better aligned, but it actually seems smoother too.
Do you have access to this again? It'd be interesting to see how linen affects the edge compared to leather.

**ChrisL** · 10-02-2009, 04:37 PM

Can you find a deep scratch or other landmark on the edge to use for reference and try to retake the photos showing the same spot before and after stropping?

Chris L

**Seraphim** · 10-02-2009, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by ben.mid

I'm surprised at the difference! Not just better aligned, but it actually seems smoother too.
Do you have access to this again? It'd be interesting to see how linen affects the edge compared to leather.

I use Dovo white pasted on my canvas. I will try and do another experiment next week. The Dovo white is definitely abrasive though, not simply a stropping effect.

I'll see if I can capture the images.

**keenedge** · 10-02-2009, 05:34 PM

Interesting. I'd definitely like to see a progression of linen and then leather. Photo after linen and photo after leather.

**avatar1999** · 10-02-2009, 05:50 PM

500x?! Holy Crow...I'm guessing you with microscopes huh?

I had thought about picking up a decent USB microscope that goes up to 400x, but haven't found the need yet. Maybe I'll put it on my list for my bday/xmas

Would be nice to see/take pictures after each stage of honing, to get a better idea what to look for with my little 100x one I use during honing like Ken did in the video series.

**JimmyHAD** · 10-02-2009, 05:53 PM

I'm curious to know how the razor in the photos shaved following the stropping ?The edge looks somewhat chippy @ 500x. I have 30x and I'm betting under the lower magnification it would look quite smooth.

**ChayesFSS** · 10-05-2009, 02:54 PM

Please tell me, which one is before and which is after. I'm looking at them right now as before on top but hope I'm wrong.

**Seraphim** · 10-05-2009, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by ChayesFSS

Please tell me, which one is before and which is after. I'm looking at them right now as before on top but hope I'm wrong.

before is on top.

**DPflaumer** · 10-05-2009, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by ChayesFSS

Please tell me, which one is before and which is after. I'm looking at them right now as before on top but hope I'm wrong.

Why would you hope you are wrong? You can tell how much smoother the bottom blade is. The larger grooves are visible on the first picture too, just off to the right where only the very edge is visible.

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