Thread: Firts attempt at razor restoration. Advice requested.

Be careful using a sub 1K stone to set a bevel, it will leave deep stria on the steel and that stria can cause micro chipping in the final finishing hones.

It is better to use a 1k to set the bevel and keep the sub 1k for edge correction, even then use very little pressure.

It is common to use too much pressure when we want to something done quickly to see results, as in a test.

Crumbling, micro chipping at the edge is what is common from rust.

Originally Posted by Euclid440

Be careful using a sub 1K stone to set a bevel, it will leave deep stria on the steel and that stria can cause micro chipping in the final finishing hones.

It is better to use a 1k to set the bevel and keep the sub 1k for edge correction, even then use very little pressure.

It is common to use too much pressure when we want to something done quickly to see results, as in a test.

Crumbling, micro chipping at the edge is what is common from rust.

DANG! Your post describes my thinking as I was working. Do you have camera's in my house? I did a few strokes with the 1k and not seeing results fast enough I used the 320. When I continue I'll make sure the edge has a good 1k finish before finishing the honing. I'll be sure no 320 grit scratches remain. Anyway, sounds like you knew what I was thinking and doing. Maybe there was a time you did the same many years ago???