I know that you have to hone differently when you have hone wear on the spine, but my question is do I need to strop it differently?
This is the razor in question.
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I know that you have to hone differently when you have hone wear on the spine, but my question is do I need to strop it differently?
This is the razor in question.
I don't think so. It doesn't appear to be honed. Old pic? Looks like some intense hone wear.
i think you should be fine just strop like normal and you will have a nice shaver, enjoy
Deerhunter.
You really don't have to hone any differently on a razor with significant wear. Usually you just need to hone a little more depending on whether the wear is even on the spine and the same on both sides. Many old razors with a lot of wear and flattening hone up fine and have been well cared for. They were just used a lot. As for stropping, it would be the same as for any other razor in my opinion.
Have fun,
Lynn
Thank you for saying this. (It always holds more weight when Lynn says it!) I get so tired of people pooh-poohing perfectly good razors that have been well used. Heavy spine wear, even if it is heavier at the toe, was pretty much the normal consequence of a long used razor. It got that way because it was used, not because someone honed it wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lynn
that's an interesting viewpoint.
It is definitely shave ready, but I wanted to make sure I didn't screw it up with improper technique.
@ Lynn I think I may have been confused with uneven hone wear.
@ Utopian I think this is a beautiful razor and has lots of great shaves left in her. I just wanted to make sure I used her properly. I think this one is going to be my special occasion razor.
I need to get some better pics. This pic doesnt do this ol girl justice.Quote:
Originally Posted by AFDavis11
A hanging strop has enough flex to ensure blade contact at all times, regardless of any hone wear. No special stropping technique required :tu
1+++ on that ryan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan82
So should I get a hanging strop? I have just been using a paddle strop for my Henckels. Haven't used this one but shave tested to see how shape it was. She IS sharp. Dont want to screw it up if I can help it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan82
IMO if you're serious about SR shaving you absolutely should get a hanging strop. Not only is it the traditional way of stropping, it is the most effective method as well. I know many guys are scared off by stories of rolled edges and the such, and though it is possible to damage your razor with a hanger it is not as daunting task as it may seem. Of course you only get better with practice..... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by poppy926
BTW - if it provides any encouragement, I've been at this for nearly 3 years and I've never rolled an edge. Not that scary, eh? :tu
I had fully intended to get a hanging strop eventually. I got the SRD modular paddle strop for several reasons. I will have to ask for one for fathers day or something. Gotta try to stay out of the doghouse after the new fly rod I recently built.
I agree, as usual, with Ryan. To prevent any concern at all in the future, focus on the only two causes of edge rolling. Lifting the spine and unequal pressure while stropping.
Thanks for all the advise and encouragement. I think at a month into this I will concentrate on what I have right now and try to improve on that before I throw something else into the mix.