Thread: Fixing a frowning blade?

I've got a straight razor that's in need of being re-honed, and it's also got a slight frown that I'd like to fix. Since I've never honed a razor, would this be too much of an undertaking for a noob? I'm assuming that I'd start with a 1k stone and reset the bevel until the frown is gone, then work up to an 8k to finish the edge? Are there any resources that anyone can point me toward that deal with fixing a frowning blade?

Also, I don't have any stones yet, but I'm going to be getting some soon. Unless someone can recommend a better alternative, I'll probably get the Norton Waterstone started kit that comes with the 220/1000, 4000/8000, and the flattening stone.

I'd say send it out, if you have never honed a blade. If you want to start honing grab a razor that does not have problems with the geometry so you can learn the strokes and pressures etc. first.
Norton set is a good beginner set.

I think the best resource is the search button under your notifications and settings. And I think anyone can do it. It'll just take you longer to do it than it would someone with experience. If you have a chance to meet any members who have a lot of stones, you could try a bunch out, and see which one's you think you'd prefer. Otherwise, there's very few who've been disappointed with Nortons. HTH.

Mainaman brought up points I didn't consider. He's probably on to something there.

Can we see a pic of the razor????

The Norton set up will work . I wouldn't spend the money on the flattening stone , though .

220 wet/dry paper , and a $5 plate glass cutting board is all I use . On the 4k/8k I give them a "once over" with 400 w/d paper , after I get them lapped with 220 .

I once honed a "small" frown out of a Morley razor , on a King 1k hone . It took many hours , but gave me plenty of honing experience .

I'll post a pic of the razor when I go home for lunch today. The frown isn't too bad IMO, but then again I don't know much about fixing razors so it could be worse than I think it is.

Doesn't the Norton 220/1000/4000/8000 set include a lapping stone?

Larry, this is Nick. You and I have been emailing back and forth for about a week now. I purchased the Case Brothers razor from you. When I get ready to purchase a set of stones, I'll probably be buying a half Norton set from you to get myself started.

Originally Posted by LarryAndro

Doesn't the Norton 220/1000/4000/8000 set include a lapping stone?

I didn't know they're selling sets . I bought my 4k/8k , 5 years ago , and bought the 220/1k around 2 years later .

Originally Posted by dave5225

I didn't know they're selling sets . I bought my 4k/8k , 5 years ago , and bought the 220/1k around 2 years later .

StraightRazorDesigns and Amazon, both, offer the set at good prices...

Norton WaterStone 3 Piece Set - $134.99 :

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000XK0FMU