Learning to sharpen and/or hone is difficult enough without having to avoid the minefield of bad, incorrect and misleading information that often leads to frustration and failure. In the following
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1″x6″ Chosera Stone Straight Razor Microscope Progression
When it comes to honing razors (Click this link for Honing Razor Services), my go to stones are the 1″x6″ size. This is because many of the vintage razors out there have some sort of wa
210×70 Jende Nanocloth Strop – Knife Sharpening Strop – Color Coded for Your Pleasure!
A strop is often the final step in the sharpening process, but the material you use can influence how the edge is refined. The 210×70 Jende Nano Cloth Strop was designed to work with diamond and c
Murray Carter’s Razor Sharpening Video (and the surrounding debate)
Your original article contains valuable information, but it is far too long, repeats many of the same ideas, and spends a lot of time discussing forum drama instead of the sharpening techniques. Fo
How to Load Jende Nano Cloth Strops with Poly Diamond and CBN Emulsions
Hi, I’m Tom Blodgett from Jende Industries. Today I’d like to show you how to properly load our new color-coded Jende Nano Cloth Strops with our Poly Diamond and CBN Diamond Emulsions.
Honing a Straight Razor on a Coticule Stone – Micrograph Progression
Belgian coticules have long held a respected place in the straight razor community. As one of the few natural sharpening stones still being quarried today, they are often regarded as a complete hon
Ceramic Straight Razors – Can It Be Done?
Straight razors are commonly made from steel, but ceramic has also been explored as a blade material. Ceramic does not rust and can hold an edge, making it an interesting option for shaving tools.
Is Stropping Still Necessary in a 30K (or .5 Micron) World?
It’s funny how often my thoughts seem to drift back to straight razors. At the moment, I’m waiting for a razor exchange with another member of the Straight Razor Place (SRP) community.
World’s First Ceramic Knife Shave + Video!!
Ever Since Jens won the shaving competition by shaving his head with a chisel, everyone pretty much accepted the fact that whatever came next would take second place to his pure originality and gen
Sharpening Philosophy: Start with a Plan
There are countless sharpening products, systems, and methods available today, and it’s easy to spend money on equipment before knowing what you actually need. Taking a little time to develop