Thread: Is "Resting a blade" complete bull?

Originally Posted by MJC

Think about it, would you want to wipe the edge with anything? (The edge, not just the bevel, I believe the point is called the aris)

You would not want to wipe the edge but using a stropping motion with TP the bevel gets done after I shave. If you can strop with leather and canvas I don't think drying that way will have any ill effects. Just to make sure the bevel is clean the blade gets 10 strokes on felt after that and then an airing out.

Bob

This is one of those twice a year threads isn't it? I think 5 he consensus previously was possibly but maybe not. For what it's worth, I generally use the same razor for weeks or months on end and strop on leather only after the shave only. The only time I strop first is if have refreshed my razor with a hone.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

This is one of those twice a year threads isn't it? I think 5 he consensus previously was possibly but maybe not. For what it's worth, I generally use the same razor for weeks or months on end and strop on leather only after the shave only. The only time I strop first is if have refreshed my razor with a hone.

Ed, your new name is 'Iron Face'.

hehe! This was basically my first question on this forum 8 years ago!

The answer today seems to be the same as it was then. And the jokes haven't improved over time either!

James.

I heard over-stropping can lead to blindness......

Originally Posted by Phrank

I heard over-stropping can lead to blindness......

Oh S**T!!! Now I have TWO THINGS to worry about over-doing! At least a sharp razor is handy for shaving the hair on the palms of hands...

Originally Posted by Phrank

I heard over-stropping can lead to blindness......

Just stop when you need glasses.

Bob

Originally Posted by Phrank

I heard over-stropping can lead to blindness......

After 20 laps each on linen and leather, you're just playing with it.

Who knows what happens with an edge that is microns thick?
Back in the 60s I worked in a German machine shop as a shop boy.
Our sharpening guy would not touch a bit (all HSS) until they rested overnight,when I asked him why,he had no answere.
Still wonder to this day if there is anything to letting metal rest.
All my lathe tools, both wood and metal are Carbide,the hotter carbide gets, the better it cuts (carbide loves heat) to a point.
After awhile the will bog down (has nothing to do with sharpness)let them set for a day, they are fine,I know not why.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

hehe! This was basically my first question on this forum 8 years ago!

The answer today seems to be the same as it was then. And the jokes haven't improved over time either!

James.

Such a noob Jimbo.

Just for cf. 5 other makers diagree with Dovo.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/shavi...ng-basics.html

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Who knows what happens with an edge that is microns thick?
Back in the 60s I worked in a German machine shop as a shop boy.
Our sharpening guy would not touch a bit (all HSS) until they rested overnight,when I asked him why,he had no answere.
Still wonder to this day if there is anything to letting metal rest.
All my lathe tools, both wood and metal are Carbide,the hotter carbide gets, the better it cuts (carbide loves heat) to a point.
After awhile the will bog down (has nothing to do with sharpness)let them set for a day, they are fine,I know not why.

Lucky razors aren't HSS.