Jan 1, 2023 · I just bought my first ever straight razor. It is shave ready apparently but when the time comes to do more than just stropping I wonder if a guided sharpener will work? Was …

Oct 21, 2014 · My patch knife (AKA: "Straight Razor") needs sharpened. I recall maybe 60 or 63 years ago, my gramps said that when sharpening a straight razor, you put both the edge and …

Mar 27, 2001 · In my opinion, you may be able to sharpen a razor on an edge pro, but why would you? Taking care of a knife properly is part of the bargain in curating superb steel. Taking care …

Dec 26, 2002 · I'm not sure you could properly hone a straight razor on a paper wheel. When honing a razor, you lay it flat on your sharpening stone, using the spine of the blade as your …

May 18, 2008 · So I've been at this for some 4 months now... and I have yet to get a straight razor to hair-splitting sharp. I don't consider myself a novice to sharpening in general; I can get a …

May 18, 2013 · There is a LOT of skill used in sharpening a true straight razor. There are specific forums dedicated to this topic and months or reading material. From the data that I have …

Feb 15, 2010 · Sharpening a razor is a lot simpler than sharpening a knife, for the simple reason that the angle is provided by the combination of spine and edge. Get yourself a razor that is in …

Nov 20, 2004 · Now don't forget that Spyderco's "ultra-fine" 302 benchstone is also known to be a great sharpening stone for straight razors. I believe I remember Sal Glesser himself touting the …

Sep 5, 2023 · I've been looking at a few sites and reading up on some stuff, as I'm pretty new to sharpening and straight razor usage. I recently ordered a 10k grit stone for honing my edge, …

May 19, 2007 · So when you sharpen a straight razor, you lay it fully flat on the stone, so the angle is maintained by the blade itself. To get a shaveable edge, you are going for a close to …