If i have a dull blade will this actually sharpen it so I can shave with it?
2071674
A strop, or strap as some people call them, does not sharpen a razor. You need to use a series of stones from coarse to very fine to put the edge on a blade. A strop is used to help maintain that edge by finishing the job. Think of it like polishing the edge...it will only be as good as the product you are working with.
2071675
You want to sharpen a knife where it's fairly sharp, then the final step you use the strop to clean it up and put a mirror finish and also to maintain that edgefor future sharpness.
2071676
Yes. Now I am referring to a genuine razor, not one of these more modern jobs that one can just exchange the blade. The strap acts just like a sharpening stone. You take the razor back and forth at around a 45 degree angle. It's generally done each time you have put the razor to the face. Here in Kentucky, we have some barbers that still keep a strap connected to the chair and use it and a razor to trim around the ears, neck, and sideburns. It's heaven when done by someone who knows how!
2071677
This will not sharpen it as well as one would wish. This is more to maintain the sharpness of a professionally honed blade or clean up a disposable blade to prolong life.
2071678
No it more keeps an existing blade debris free and don't have to constantly re hone the blade
797640
My husband says....the sharpener will produce a sharp enough enough edge to shave hair from your arm. However if you over sharpen your knife the edge will not last as long...but if you watch the video (included) they explain using the 30° back edge and that will help strengthen the edge. You can get a sharper edge by stropping...however I recommend the ultra find grit stones...purchased separately, for razor sharp edge.
1216514
The blade lengths let you cut shorter or longer. When it is dull you can tell just doesn't cut as well. These blades cannot be sharpened.
901747
Negative....it resembles a disposable razor....when blades finally dull, you remove dull blade from handle slide on the new one.
538912
Yes you can, but this rod is ultra fine so if the edge is dull it will take a very long time. It is manly used as a final touch when you are using the spiderco sharpmaker sistem, wich has two sets of tougher stones and it takes a bit off time to make a dull edge sharp with them. So if your edge is already shaving sharp this rod is what you need to make it even sharper.
1788285
It will come about as sharp as one could expect given the profile of the blade. Its something of a diamond shape in cross section so the grind of the edge doesn't allow for a very fine edge. I managed to get a sharper edge with a fine stone. However, even though its not an exceptionally sharp sword don't expect it to be blunt or in need of excessive grinding or sharpening.
797644
My husband says....the sharpener will produce a sharp enough enough edge to shave hair from your arm. However if you over sharpen your knife the edge will not last as long...but if you watch the video (included) they explain using the 30 back edge and that will help strengthen the edge. You can get a sharper edge by stropping...however I recommend the ultra find grit stones...purchased separately, for razor sharp edge.
303791
It should sharpen it without any issue. I have sharpened several pocket knives, 3" and up. Also, a few 10" kitchen knives.
867839
Haven't tried it! But I believe it would dull the small blade very quickly!
1106387
It only will sharpen a fine (smooth) edge. The first side is for a dulled edge, and the second side is for a finished edge.
1768527
Not really no, just keep it clean, and sharpen it when it's dull. Which isn't very often.
550663
It depends on how dull the edge is. Once you get an edge, not much material should be lost to keep it sharp. Just don't let it get real dull.
2249667
You shouldn't have to sharpen it actually the materials your passing it through should do it for you. However for the rare instance where it does all you need to do is take a metal file to the edges of the tool. I would file a little bit off then test it out until you have the edge you want
1225956
Yes, just be sure your shun is not a single sided edge. I have two shuns and it sharpens them beautifully.
497391
No, because that would dull it considerable, and probably lower the temper in the blade due to excessive heat. The blade is much thinner than a conventional kitchen knife.
1814458
No. Though I can get a knife blade sharp enough to shave arm hair with this tool a straight razor is made of finer stuff. If your razor has been damaged or misused to the point where this tool might even be considered then it is too far gone.
62325
A used blade is best and who knows how exactly it works. It seems to sharpen the blade by removing layers of shaving cream and hair that has stayed on the blade after use.