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Posted: 7/26/2021 10:16:18 PM EDT
Just wondering if anyone does it and what you use
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GA, USA
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Posted: 7/26/2021 11:41:07 PM EDT
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I use a diamond Stone.
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TN, USA
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Posted: 7/27/2021 11:09:26 AM EDT
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Double edge wut? Knife? Razor blade?
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VA, USA
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Posted: 7/27/2021 3:52:46 PM EDT
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I typically use DE blades 1-3 times and toss them because they are cheap and it’s not worth the effort to maintain them beyond that. Some folks apparently strop and store in mineral oil between uses.
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Posted: 7/27/2021 8:00:41 PM EDT
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I have heard of people stropping blades or running them on cork* but I don't think sharpening a double edge razor blade to use in a safety razor would be advisable for two main reasons.
1. Sharpening removes material which would reduce blade exposure** 2. Sharpening would remove any coatings on the blade (platinum, chrome, teflon, etc....) * how to cork a razor blade  How To "Cork" A Razor Blade ** blade exposure illustrated below 
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Posted: 7/28/2021 11:42:58 AM EDT
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I read American Guerrilla Wife by Spencer. She mentioned her husband tried sharpening his DE razor on a piece of glass?
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PA, USA
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Posted: 7/28/2021 12:02:27 PM EDT
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Yeah - you may be able to "sharpen" a DE blade on glass with some extra fine polishing compound and a sharpening jig.
The idea is to remove absolutely minimal amounts of material while refreshing just the edge. |
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Posted: 7/29/2021 12:22:29 AM EDT
[Last Edit: LouKwonTheChef]
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Kitchen knives and pocket knives yes
Not swords and such I use Shapton ceramic stones Splash and go no need to soak or mess with oils Also ceramic wears a lot more even than other stones like a king stone. The other ones are great options but you’ll have to deal with flattening the stone more often than you’d want. Progression is 500 1000 6K I usually keep it at 6K for food because it leaves a bit of bite on the blade. If you have swords and want a mirror finish you can go way higher. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 8/7/2021 8:35:05 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Spider1]
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They used to make a gadget, way back in the day, that you would insert a double edge razor blade and crank a handle and it would strop the blades. It would clean it up a bit but from what I've read on the subject, the blades were made of a softer metal back then. Todays ss might be too tough for this devise. I don't even know if anybody makes these things any more, might find one in an antique shop from time to time.
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Posted: 8/21/2021 6:11:56 PM EDT
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I always heard that blade corrosion is not from shaving, but from oxidation from moisture. I remove the blade from the handle and wipe it dry on a towel and also wipe the handle dry. Never did a study but I got into the habit and do it every time I shave.
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Posted: 9/5/2021 1:06:52 PM EDT
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I do that as well does anyone turn their blade over in the holder?
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VA, USA
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Posted: 9/5/2021 3:50:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jvm: I do that as well does anyone turn their blade over in the holder? |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 9/6/2021 8:18:11 AM EDT
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If you must....
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=double+edge+razor+blade+sharpener&_sacat=0 But why? DE blades are not expensive. |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 9:51:33 PM EDT
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I use feather blades, but I do strop them with a fine rouge on a leather strop.
They are mass produced, and have defects like any other product. After stropping, my shave is very smooth with no nicks. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 9:07:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By astrocreep96: I use feather blades, but I do strop them with a fine rouge on a leather strop. They are mass produced, and have defects like any other product. After stropping, my shave is very smooth with no nicks. Do you have a source for your rouge? Thanks I’m just trying to look ahead, the next shortage is unknown |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 4:15:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jvm: Do you have a source for your rouge? Thanks I’m just trying to look ahead, the next shortage is unknown Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jvm: Originally Posted By astrocreep96: I use feather blades, but I do strop them with a fine rouge on a leather strop. They are mass produced, and have defects like any other product. After stropping, my shave is very smooth with no nicks. Do you have a source for your rouge? Thanks I’m just trying to look ahead, the next shortage is unknown I use a stropman strop with the green compound. |
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Posted: 12/19/2021 2:31:27 PM EDT
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My grandfather used to put the blade in a glass that didn't have much taper to it and using his index finger, would press on the center of the blade and move it from side to side, flip the blade and repeat.
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Posted: 7/12/2022 11:35:14 PM EDT
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I have seen green, white and red compounds for stomping
Dies anyone know what are the different grits of each? |
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