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This is one of the Beginners Tips Articles I did awhile back, there is also a thread called E-bay 101 that has quite a bit of info too
http://straightrazorpalace.com/begin...tml#post736914
This will give you some ideas about what to look at before you pull the trigger
noted for future reference, thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
The problem with trying to learn honing on an old razor like this with problems around the shoulder area, is that it's much more difficult than using a true and even edge/spine. What Glen was pointing out is that the shoulder is interfering with how the bevel will sit on the hone, consequently it will be difficult to get a consistent edge along the whole length. Experienced honers will overcome the problem but it is better in terms of getting a feel for tempo and pressure if you have an easier example to practise with.Quote:
Originally Posted by CaleGrey
sorry man to be honest I thought it looked fine..... and I have only made one bad call.... im sorry :/ in the pictures on the site the razor really looked quite a bit better.
It didn't look nearly as bad on the site I agree. Not too big a deal though, it will serve a purpose at some pointQuote:
Originally Posted by 2010johnjef