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<blockquote data-quote="tylojuky" data-source="post: 3726541" data-attributes="member: 30320"><p>Several years ago I took up shaving with a straight razor - mainly because I like to learn new things. What I didn’t expect was how much I learned about edges, how to get them, how to keep them, how to tell when an edge needs a touch-up, a new bevel, or a whole new grind, how to get something sharp without wasting metal, etc. etc.</p><p></p><p>Today, all I use to sharpening regular knives is a 1x30 belt sander from Harbor Freight ($50). I use belts from 240 grit to 2 micron + leather belts with & without compound — depending on the state of the blade when I start.</p><p>For razors and tool blades (e.g. planers) I use a sheet of glass and paper from 800 - 6000 grit stuck to the glass with water (spray bottle) and board-mounted strops with & without compound.</p><p></p><p>I used to dread sharpening and my knives were usually dull. Now I look around nearly every weekend for something to sharpen or touch-up.</p><p>For me, it changed from work to fun after really starting to understand there’s more to sharpening than just taking off metal.</p><p></p><p>I highly recommend switching to a straight razor. Best shave ever and you might just learn something you weren’t expecting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tylojuky, post: 3726541, member: 30320"] Several years ago I took up shaving with a straight razor - mainly because I like to learn new things. What I didn’t expect was how much I learned about edges, how to get them, how to keep them, how to tell when an edge needs a touch-up, a new bevel, or a whole new grind, how to get something sharp without wasting metal, etc. etc. Today, all I use to sharpening regular knives is a 1x30 belt sander from Harbor Freight ($50). I use belts from 240 grit to 2 micron + leather belts with & without compound — depending on the state of the blade when I start. For razors and tool blades (e.g. planers) I use a sheet of glass and paper from 800 - 6000 grit stuck to the glass with water (spray bottle) and board-mounted strops with & without compound. I used to dread sharpening and my knives were usually dull. Now I look around nearly every weekend for something to sharpen or touch-up. For me, it changed from work to fun after really starting to understand there’s more to sharpening than just taking off metal. I highly recommend switching to a straight razor. Best shave ever and you might just learn something you weren’t expecting. [/QUOTE]
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