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    Default Simmons hardware co 5/8 no 1448 excelsior

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    I cleaned up this razor.. Tried honing on a 4/8k I did 40 circles firm pressure on both sides,then 20 light pressure both sides on the 4 k, 10 x strokes 4 k then ran her threw the pyramid starting from 15 strokes down.. I believe the bevel is set it grabs on the thumb nail test.. Here is my problem did all this and don't know if u can tell from the pics but now I notice a slight chip in the blade what can I do..?. I know I'm gonna have to rehone her but how do I get the chip out.. sandpaper ?. What grit..Name:  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1358369454.965301.jpg
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    I would get a 10x loupe so you can evaluate razors as you come across them, especially the edge.
    Also, the presence of a loup at time of purchase, has helped me bargin down the price a few times.
    ***Confirming, is the chip on the edge or some place else on the blade ?****
    If on the edge, I would consider re-setting the bevel on a 1000, but then I (We) cannot clearly see the chip.

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    What exactly r u looking for with a loupe besides a chip??

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    Why are you dulling the edge with the thumbnail test? I only do this when I am initially inspecting a razor for nicks in the edge.
    It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. Twain

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    Isnt that one way to check bevel set?? Im new to honing have had success before.. how do.u really know when.the razor is there its honed before u shave her?? I mean u take her off the hone and whAt do u look for that tells u shes there?? Somebody told me water displacement when the water rolls onto.the razor instead of it pushing it..

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    The loupe helps to identify problems on the surface that, depending on the problem, may go beyond the surface deeper into the steel. Loupes help to determine if surface rust runs to the edge, for one thing. A razor might have "Craters" from rust eating into the steel (Craters= someone removes serious amount of rust, many ways to do this,,,,, lets say Navel Jelly is used to remove serious amounts of rust; it makes the razor look more presentable to sell, but the result up close, is a surface like the moon, if those Craters run to the edge, the edge will look like Swiss cheese throughout your honing process.

    Some hairline cracks are hard to identify, without an aid, such as a loupe.

    A Loupe helps me to spot a possible uneven spine but checking my bevel height early in the setting process.
    just my thoughts

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