Thread: What's the general consensus on honing a butterknifed blade?

Originally Posted by niftyshaving

Perhaps the most important tool is a marker and a magnifier.
Run a marker over both the back and the edge, let it dry fully
and then give it a run over the stone.

At first there will be a bright steel band in the middle of the
marked edge. Then the edge will emerge as the last of the
marker is gone from the cutting edge.

It will also make it more apparent that the front and back are getting equal
attention.

Go with the finest abrasive you have the patience for at each step. Re-apply
the marker often to keep track of your progress.

Although I totally agree with this method...it is for much later in the process, he has to set the "Pre-bevel" first from a bread-knifed edge...
Then he can use the marker to set his bevel later on...
Even using a lifted spine knife stroke can work at this stage as you are talking about a squared, blunt, edge here...

Warning: This is a restoration technique, not a honing technique, it should only be used as a last resort just like the original thread I did on it says...