A little knick

I was shaving, and I accidentally hit the blade on the sink. So now there is a little knick - kinda like a little dish in the blade. Not very big.

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I have a Norton 4k/8k. I am going to try my hand at sharpening it out. So my question is. Do i have to hone until i can no longer see the dish? Or as long as the blade is smooth and sharp a little dish doesnt matter?

thanks

ed

Here is the funny part, I am trying to decide whether to move this to the honing forum or leave it in the workshop....
Basically the difference is in the nick, if the damage is contained to the bevel, then I consider it honing, if the damage extends past the bevel then in my eyes that becomes restoration...
You want to get rid of the nick completely to insure a smooth comfortable shave...

Adding on to what Gsix says.
Its going to take...a very long time using a 4k. Pictures are worth a thousands words.

the damage is in the bevel. So I guess move it to honing. I will take a pic.

ed

Tryonix, sorry about your ding in the blade. Try tapeing the razor spine to keep it from wearing and use a top quality India oil stone, I use a vintage Norton. Indias cut very quickly but don't leave coarse grind marks on blades. When it is nearly out, change to a finer stone and finish with your finishing stone. I use a hard surgical Arkansas oil stone with Marvel Mystery Oil for a lubricant. A few strokes and examine the edge until it no longer reflects light anywhere along the blade. Check it frequently so you won't grind off more than you need to. You'll need a really light touch toward the end of honing. Good luck with it.

Get yourself a magnifier. This will really help looking at the edge and make sure the whole nick is gone. Even a 10x is enough but a 30x is even better.

I threw it on my norton - how does it look.

here is where it was you can still see a little indentation

Looks like it needs a bit more grinding. BUT, its on the toe...if it shaves great for you, who cares!

I use the toe to shape my goatee. So I guess its back to the grind. lol