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    Default Want to learn to hone my razor...MN

    Hey everyone,

    I'm a new enthusiast with a few old blades I'm trying to sharpen on a Norton 4k/8k. I have flattened the stones, and set a bevel on a 1k stone, but I can't get anything better than a tugging, sub-par shave edge on the 4k/8k. Whether I do pyramids, or just lots of strokes on 4k followed by lots of strokes on the 8k... the blades aren't even close to shave ready. They are a hollow ground Frederick Reynolds and Joseph Elliot, so the blade shouldn't be the issue. How do I master this damn technique? Do I need a finer stone? Do I just need to hone them for like an hour or something? What's up shavers?

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    Hi Doodle
    Welcome to SRP
    Here is a link to find a mentor in your area.
    Of note, randydance in St. Paul is an excellent tutor

    http://straightrazorpalace.com/memberlist.php?do=search
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    You got the stropping rhythm down to smooth moves? It's easy to ruin a perfect edge with a bad stroke or two.

    Honing old blades often needs old honers (experience). What makes you think you set a bevel by the way? It isn't easy. +1 on finding a mentor if you can.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rolodave View Post
    Hi Doodle
    Welcome to SRP
    Here is a link to find a mentor in your area.
    Of note, randydance in St. Paul is an excellent tutor

    http://straightrazorpalace.com/memberlist.php?do=search
    I'll vouch for randydance062449, one session with him at the KC meet and I've been successfully honing ever since. Great experience with a great teacher!
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    Where are you located? On the off chance that you don't live in or near the Twin Cities I might be a closer option.
    Not better, just closer!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Utopian View Post
    Where are you located? On the off chance that you don't live in or near the Twin Cities I might be a closer option.
    Not better, just closer!
    Are you certified?
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    Not that I know of, but have been told I am certifiable. That's good, right?

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    I 3rd Randy if you are close to the TC and Utopian if you are south.

    You probably need a 1k stone to set the bevel, then the 4k/8k will be fine
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    Definitely get help if available. Sounds like your bevel needs work. Once the bevel is set properly it doesn't take much work on the 4 and 8 to finish up.
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    As stated... Your bevel is probably not set.
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