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The norton combo is a good hone. Do lap it flat and remove the top
eighth of an inch from both sides. The way they make the Norton
often leaves bubbles and too much uneven binder on the...

There are two razor profiles that seem to work. The Japanese and the European.

The Japanese has one side almost flat and the other side has the bevel.
Honing is done with the back flat on the...

You may understand this better than you think.

Edge geometry is key to sharpening a razor.
Since a razor is honed flat on a hone the
equal bevel uniform width of the blade and thickness
and...