Thread: Robert Williams French point question

HIJACK! I'm actually no longer in Rochester. Got a new teaching job in the NYC burbs that is keeping me quite busy. But I try to pop on now and then to at least see what's going on.

As others have pointed out, I live in Belgium. I am also a blademaker / amateur smith / restorer so yes, I do think I can do it myself. My car otoh goes to the garage whenever anything is needed. One should know one's own limitations. As for 'no servicable parts inside' the same principle applies. A computer has no serviceable parts inside but I am more than qualified enough to take one apart and put it back together if something is not working properly, despite not working for the manufacturer of said computer.

The OP wants to take the sting out of the spike on his razor. Unless you believe that even honing a razor voids the warranty, muting the point should not void the warranty either.

You know, noone certified / qualified me / taught me. Had I followed the mindset you're championing, I would have never taken apart my first razor and learned anything. Depending on others for doing even the most trivial task is a good way to pay a lot of money and remain helpless forever.,

Originally Posted by Bruno

As others have pointed out, I live in Belgium. I am also a blademaker / amateur smith / restorer so yes, I do think I can do it myself. My car otoh goes to the garage whenever anything is needed. One should know one's own limitations. As for 'no servicable parts inside' the same principle applies. A computer has no serviceable parts inside but I am more than qualified enough to take one apart and put it back together if something is not working properly, despite not working for the manufacturer of said computer.

The OP wants to take the stond out of the spike on his razor. Unless you believe that even honing a razor voids the warranty, muting the point should not void the warranty either.

You know, noone certified / qualified me / taught me. Had I followed the mindset you're championing, I would have never taken apart my first razor and learned anything. Depending on others for doing even the most trivial task is a good way to pay a lot of money and remain helpless forever.,

+1. Know your limitations but always try to expand your capabilities.

Dave

Originally Posted by rolodave

+1. Know your limitations but always try to expand your capabilities.

Dave

That would make a nice signature...

I've cautioned few beginners when I've sold them razors with really sharp points, and given them instructions how to mute it if they prove too spiky indeed.

It doesn't take special skills, just a little caution and few seconds on a hone.

Just put the sharp point on the hone and move back and forth few times (I prefer in a slightly rounded way so that the muting is round instead of mitered). Do not move the razor perpendicular to it's plane because that may be too much stress for full hollow grind. Here's a quick sketch: