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    I was looking in the general section of this site and str8rzrshvr was describing a visit he had with Lynn. In a early paragraph, he stated that Lynn began working on a razor using the "circle technique". This is the first time I have read about this technique. Can someone describe it for me and tell me how to perform it. I believe it is a technique one would use to establish a bevel, but want to know how to use it.

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    AFAIK it means moving the blade in circular motions on the stone instead of the linear edge leading motion.

    The main benefit is the higher abrasive effect and thus the faster/easier creation of a new bevel. Possible downside, at least from my limited experience, is that you have to take care not to cut into the stone.

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    The instructions that came with one of the barber hones I got from Tilly describes a similar method. It suggested rubbing the razor in a circular movement around on the hone.

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    It would look something like this:


    There was a thread about this a while ago, but I cannot find it...

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    That's exactly what it was like. Great graphic!

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    I thought back-grinding on a hone would destroy the edge. Is this not the case?

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    Appreciate the help, particularly the graphic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mgraepel
    I thought back-grinding on a hone would destroy the edge. Is this not the case?
    You’re correct, this would defeat a keen shaving edge .
    However, this technique is used to remove a fair amount of material on very dull or chipped/nicked razors. The idea is to establish a clean, even edge on which you will later begin the actual “sharpening” process.

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    In this case, the reason I started out with circles (As shown by Nenad's great Picture) was that the edges were rusty and nicked. I do this to correct an edge prior to using the X pattern in some cases. Lynn

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    Quote Originally Posted by adjustme69
    In this case, the reason I started out with circles (As shown by Nenad's great Picture) was that the edges were rusty and nicked. I do this to correct an edge prior to using the X pattern in some cases. Lynn

    Thanks Lynn. Are there any precautions when using this technique?

    jmsbcknr

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