SHARPENING A STRAIGHT RAZOR START TO FINISH

[@nautifella]

Great video. For not being tutorial, you did a damned fine job of explaining everything. The _Cuban Music_ doesn't work for when sharpening. I start drinking Mojitos, smoking cigars and end up dancing in the driveway with my neighbor's _Abuela._ Then I forget I need to shave and have to start again in the morning.

[@bobbyscalchi4013]

My thoughts and experiences exactly! 😂

[@jgyoung1981]

I know this isn't a tutorial, but this is one of the best tutorials I've found so far! Thanks Mike.

[@milesrost6674]

I thought I may have bent the edge by looking at it it's so thin. WOW!!! Thanks for the share

[@S_T_3_V_E]

This music lmao. KZbin really has you searching for something to use lol. Keep up the great content Mike.

[@CrazySharp]

Always

[@rideteller]

Great video, thanks for this detailed explanations.

[@bobbyscalchi4013]

25:15 NOW THATS BARBER/SHAVING MUSIC FOR ME! Love the Cubano music too though.

[@john_dougg811]

They say never trust a car salesman who doesn't drive a car.

[@mikeobrien4081]

You and Pete should do a mixtape of sharpening montage music

[@Belsnikel]

mate, great video. very good advice

[@peternowlan5196]

How much pressure are you applying, if any?

[@CrazySharp]

None

[@peternowlan5196]

@@CrazySharp Roger that. I sharpen knives professionally on stones but no razors yet. I was just given one so I’ve been watching you, thank you.

[@Tool-Meister]

Refreshing to see someone flip the razor correctly. Too many KZbin sharpeners flip the razor or knife improperly, rolling the over.

[@johnnyboydianno]

Baking soda in the water explain why please

[@CrazySharp]

I am 100% sure I did but it lowers the ph of the water and prevents the carbon steel from rusting as easily

[@bobbyscalchi4013]

Prohibits flash rust with any iron or steel. Conversely you can also remove rust with a vinegar soak just no more than an hour or the steel or iron will discolor and you will have to polish the metal. (Honestly if there is rust you should polish it and the pits it leaves behind anyway.)

[@bradwalton3977]

I have never see any make a slurry, or advocate, making a slurry, on a whet stone before.

[@CrazySharp]

That’s because these are water stones not whet stones … whet stones use oil

[@CrazySharp]

Also if you watch anyone talk about sharpening on Japanese water stones they absolutely tell you build a slurry and maintain it

[@bradwalton3977]

OK thanks.

[@leeknoz935]

​@@bradwalton3977shapton stones work better without the slurry.

[@zenrazor659]

I think you should learn the use of emulsions and pastes before giving wrong tips! You are very far from an expert Lol😸🙉🙈😵

[@lgwappo]

About how many shaves should I expect before next time doing this again? I'm new to straight razors.

[@CrazySharp]

4-6 months depending on how well you maintain the edge on a strop and keep it clean and dry