Honing Vlog #20, Heljestrand continued....

The first followup honing on the Wicked Heljestrand
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[@Michael-dj4iq]

Very informative. Enjoyed, I'm learning and it's quite an experience. Pappy told me , you can ask a fool or an expert. But expect different results. Asking is easy . Good results are gratification bad results are a waste of time. I'm glad I get to learn from you. 😊

[@KeithVJohnson1]

Thank you for watching and commenting! Your Pappy was a smart man!

[@BredoLab]

Nice to see ya again, Keith, after the holidays.

[@KeithVJohnson1]

Thank you for hangin' in there! Happy Honing !

[@adamvancamp4650]

Thanks for the JNAT kit it arrived today. Can’t wait to put it to work. She’s a real beaut.

[@KeithVJohnson1]

Cool, I'm sure you'll love it. Happy Honing!

[@PANTERALEO56]

My Man!!! Happy New Year to you and Yours

[@KeithVJohnson1]

Happy New Year right back at ya! Lol... happy honing too!

[@MRTEE-sy7sb]

Hey Keith, great video as usual. In my much lesser experience with some worn blades with heavy spine wear, I have noticed the edge wear can start to out pace the the wear of the spine. So, at times, I will tape the edge and take the spine down some to better help keep geometry before I reset the bevel, not all blades….some. I have a few where the stabilizer is honed into and part of the edge, it’s actually fun to try and work around these challenges.

[@KeithVJohnson1]

Yep, different blades will wear differently, for a number of reasons. We have to be vigilant about checking the geometry! Happy honing!

[@diavalus]

Another good video, Keith. Love it when you call out the b/s from others. Also, it drives me nuts when I hear others screaming at spine wear, despite being designed to get that wear when honing. Same with other crap they pull out.

[@KeithVJohnson1]

A lot of the b/s is sooooo annoying....lol. Happy Honing and thank you for watching and commenting!

[@johnnyboydianno]

Hi Keith great info as usual everyone always looking for a shortcut that doesn’t exist as far as spinwear goes these are the same f@&$s that buy a new car then take the bus to work looking forward to more gratz Keith

[@KeithVJohnson1]

Lol, yeah, you got that right dude....good to see ya Johnny! Happy 2024!

[@Michael-dj4iq]

Alright 👍 I get to watch a fresh video !!!

[@KeithVJohnson1]

Yep, got a few more in the works too.... stay tuned!

[@Bayamontification]

Cool video Bro! What’s funny is that the same people who profess honing simplicity are the same ones promoting killing edges, jointing and all kinds of shit that factually and/or consistently don’t work. Excellent points on edge restoration/chip removal process, breadknifing or 45 degree stroke not only remove a lot of steel but also create countless liabilities creating a new workable bevel, on a new razor not so much but on one with any spine wear, lots. Happy New Year!

[@KeithVJohnson1]

Thanks Nelson! I agree, the only thing those ego-centric gymnastics do is make life more difficult now, or later on. None of it makes any logical sense, it's just "hey look at me" stuff.

[@dylanfeliciano394]

I guess I’ll take this as a reminder to hone today

[@KeithVJohnson1]

A hone a day keeps the doctor away. Lol... .happy honing!

[@davidhoeppner8346]

Hi Keith I know your busy quick question I have a Japanese natural stone I use to finish I’ll list the full name from the box. Can you point me in the right direction for some information on the stone I like to geek out a bit on natural stones. Thanks so much David Manishi oozuku 40 saikoukyu

[@KeithVJohnson1]

I wouldn't put too much stock into what the printing on the box says, especially if it came from a Yahoo auction seller. The 40 relates to a size of cut, which isn't really all that standardized between sources. Oozuku was a quarry but it is odd to have that printed on a box. Not sure what the context for the 1st and last words is... Word to the wise, geeking out on advertising or marketing stuff like stamps, etc is counterproductive. Better to use the stone, and appreciate it for what it does.