Thread: Might be a strop question, might be a hone question...

I don't know about three bevel business, but if it's true then all three can't be good. Probably not even one of them is good.

So here is the secret. Ya got a strop, right? Okay, so let's imagine how perfect, polished, and sharp a blade has to be in order for a strop to make a difference. Next, hone using your highest grit hone for an hour or so until you get a razor into the " make a difference" range.

Now, take your highest grit stone and gently kiss it, then say " my pretty "

Then throw all that other sh$t you don't need into a drawer.

Work on your bevel development next week.

Return to your highest grit stone, pet it, and say "my precious, I was only playing with those other hones to make you jealous"

Really, it works, with or without talking to your hones.

Thanks Alan, I'll jump right on that. Right after the LOTR marathon is over

Practice will help more than any advice you can read. Everybody's touch is a little different, you have to learn your own and you will be where you want soon enough

So does the spine have 3 bevels also ?
You will find old worn razors or those with warped spines will need a particular stroke to make contact with the edge. Try a few & check the marker then do not vary the stroke. As long as the stone contacts both spine & edge you will get the needed results.

Bloodhoundman, you're right as rain. And Onimaru...the spine does actually have two different grades of slope. lol I think the previous owners idea of how to catch the upturn at the toe was to bear down harder at the end, instead of adjusting his stroke mechanics. Of course, this makes my job a little harder, but it's pretty well there now. I've examined my member honed blade at 30x for comparison, and mine has more scratches, but the member uses Crox. I think that might be the difference. I'm trying to stay away from extras until I get it down well enough without. Plus, I don't want to buy Crox. lol I've got a couple vintage hones that are exceptionally fine grit. I'll just keep whittling away a little every night until I get it.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Don't ya just want to meet one of those "honing is easy" guys right now and smack them upside the head????

I sure do. Even with that razor you sent me, I still haven't figured this out.

Originally Posted by regularjoe

Bloodhoundman, you're right as rain. And Onimaru...the spine does actually have two different grades of slope. lol I think the previous owners idea of how to catch the upturn at the toe was to bear down harder at the end, instead of adjusting his stroke mechanics. Of course, this makes my job a little harder, but it's pretty well there now. I've examined my member honed blade at 30x for comparison, and mine has more scratches, but the member uses Crox. I think that might be the difference. I'm trying to stay away from extras until I get it down well enough without. Plus, I don't want to buy Crox. lol I've got a couple vintage hones that are exceptionally fine grit. I'll just keep whittling away a little every night until I get it.

Just a little hint to assess your bevel setting. As you progress to finer grits you may see 2 scratch patterns in different areas. It's ok if the finer pattern is at the edge. Just means your finishing strokes are lighter than your starting strokes.

[QUOTE=SirStropalot;882985]Boy, do I understand that! I'm starting to feel like "Tim, the Toolman Taylor"!![quote]




no if you were tim taylor you would havve a motorised honing machine that when turned on to full power could grind a razor away to nothing (but put a great edge one it) in under a min flat

ps. heidy was the best part of tool time, and al lol

[QUOTE=Deerhunter1995;891699][QUOTE=SirStropalot;882985]Boy, do I understand that! I'm starting to feel like "Tim, the Toolman Taylor"!!

no if you were tim taylor you would havve a motorised honing machine that when turned on to full power could grind a razor away to nothing (but put a great edge one it) in under a min flat

ps. heidy was the best part of tool time, and al lol

Shush!! I wasn't wanting that to get out. You got any idea how hard that thing is to start, and besides "If I just had a little more power". +1 on Heidi!!!