This microscope progression of a Klas Tornblom 185 Hollow ground razor comes as a result of an ongoing conversation started back in 2009 with Sham (a.k.a. hibudgl on the forums), who is one of the
DMT vs. Atoma Diamond Plates For the Edge Pro – A Microscopic Comparison
Since we added the Atoma diamond plates for the Edge Pro to our website, people have been asking what the differences are between them and the DMT diamond plates. I thought that these microscope
3 Shaving Videos with 3 Different Maestro Wu Cleavers – OMG!
Warning – In all seriousness, please do not attempt to do this without a mastery of the proper wet shaving techniques – it is extremely dangerous. The people in the following videos are
Maestro Wu D-4 Cleaver Turned into a Straight Razor using the Wicked Edge (WEPS)
Warning – I have over 9 years of straight razor shaving experience, so please do not attempt to shave with the biggest, sharpest implement of destruction you own! As with all challenges, some
My Theory on Overhoning Straight Razors – Part 2
This is the second installment of My Theory on Overhoning Straight Razors. Part 1 Can be found here. The next problem with the theory of overhoning is a little more complicated. That is the part th
My Theory on Overhoning Straight Razors – Part 1
We had knife sharpening competition with some heavy hitters in the Keeping Sharp sub-forum of the Knife Forums. The idea behind this one started out for guided devices such as the Wicked Edge (WEPS
Wicked Edge (WEPS) Shapton Video with Clay Alison
This video was published by Clay Alison of Wicked Edge, makers of the Wicked Edge Precision Sharpener (WEPS) . He used the prototype Shapton Pro WEPS stones on the Richmond Addict. I got an email f
2011 BLADE Show in Atlanta, Part 2 – What Happens in Atlanta…..
This is a continuation of the adventures leading up to the BLADE show in Atlanta in June 2011. Part 1, The Sharpening Party, can be found here. WEDNESDAY This being our first BLADE show, Ken of Pre
2011 BLADE Show in Atlanta, Part 1 – The Sharpening Party
So much happened at the 2011 BLADE show in Atalanta, that I don’t know where to begin without sounding like a schoolgirl at a sleepover party! 😀 I should probably start with what happened
WEPS Stock Diamond Plates and Chosera Stones Progression in Pictures
My father-in-law likes the WEPS 10K Chosera mirror finish I put on his Maestro Wu damsacus folding knife so much that he went out and bought another knife that he could use instead! So I offered to