Straight Razor Honing - Part 1: Intro

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http://www.dailymotion.com/group/65116 for the rest. I would have put them on youtube, but some exceeded file/time limits.

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Straight Razor Honing - Part 1: Intro

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  • For stropping (as ...

    For stropping (as opposed to honing or polishing). A flat leather surface should be used ie. a strop :)

    There are what's known as paddle strops which have abrasives such as diamond compound that can be used to polish a razor once a proper bevel (edge) has been established.

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  • So could I use some ...

    So could I use some of the diamond compound i got for stropping my razor?

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  • Think about slip ...

    Think about slip stones, they tend to be the best way. Fine sandpaper will do the same thing, but cut it into small squares (maybe 5mm x 10mm) and rub it with one finger. These things take time to do properly, if you don't have patience, then don't start.

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  • It depends on the ...

    It depends on the amount of corrosion. If there is pitting, you'll need some fine sandpaper to remove that. Depending on the amount, anywhere from 200-800 grit. If it's just some patina and tarnish, than a good polish (MAAS, simichrome, etc.) should work. If you use polish, be sure to get the paste kind, not the liquid. The pastes usually come in tubes and have the micro-abrasive particles that will do a better job.

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  • i didn't mean to ...

    i didn't mean to spew. sorry about that. lol

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  • Toxlk Waste: You ...

    Toxlk Waste:

    You said you polished up the blade, one of my razors came from a antique shop, and is a bit corroded. Can I ask what you would use to buff this out?

    Cheers

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  • First, please use ...

    First, please use english that makes sense.
    Second, please don't spew unfounded idiocy.
    Third, I know a community of straight razor users that beg to differ. I also have a feeling I wouldn't have been able to sell several dozen razors to several dozen satisfied customers if I didn't know how to hone.

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  • you spent over to ...

    you spent over to minute talking about someting you obviously know little about.

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  • i use a 6000 grit ...

    i use a 6000 grit waterstone because i found 800-1000 to course

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  • Read the video ...

    Read the video notes on the right for where to find the rest. I would have put them on youtube, but some exceeded file/time limits.

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  • and then...? What ...

    and then...? What happened to the rest of the lesson?!

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