- Joined
- Thursday May 16, 2013
- Location
- County Down, Northern Ireland
I've been cleaning up a few old blades in order to use them to practice honing. Obviously I've rushed through the grits a bit fast, so there are still some scratches left from earlier grits; still any pointers would be welcome.
First the before shots (from sellers pics):
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Next, my dodgy mobile phone pics (sorry, don't have a decent camera)
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Second attempt: I don't know much about this razor, so any info?
Also, the edge is not flat, so should I "breadknife" before trying to hone? (I haven't made much difference to this one).
Before:
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After
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I'm going to wait until I know what I'm doing with honing before trying this one, 'cos I rather like the blade and want it to be a keeper.
Before:
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[attachment=10961]
After: Cleaned up quite nicely I think, and the scales responded well to soaking in Neatsfoot oil and sanding down.
[attachment=10962]
[attachment=10963]
First the before shots (from sellers pics):
[attachment=10964]
[attachment=10952]
[attachment=10953]
Next, my dodgy mobile phone pics (sorry, don't have a decent camera)
[attachment=10954]
[attachment=10955]
Second attempt: I don't know much about this razor, so any info?
Also, the edge is not flat, so should I "breadknife" before trying to hone? (I haven't made much difference to this one).
Before:
[attachment=10956]
[attachment=10957]
After
[attachment=10958]
[attachment=10959]
I'm going to wait until I know what I'm doing with honing before trying this one, 'cos I rather like the blade and want it to be a keeper.
Before:
[attachment=10960]
[attachment=10961]
After: Cleaned up quite nicely I think, and the scales responded well to soaking in Neatsfoot oil and sanding down.
[attachment=10962]
[attachment=10963]
