Very nice letter from our mutual friend Mr. Connerty.
To address Mr. Connerty.
I absolutely did say to you in an email that you were right about the convex stone, that it does indeed create a thinner bevel, and does indeed increase the flexibility of the bevel. I would still stand by that fact. That, however, is not in opposition to a post I made somewhere on this forum where I said that sometimes I could feel the difference, and sometimes I felt the edge was similar to a conventionally honed edge. I do not, have not ever claimed to be a "honemeister" of any kind, and as such the variability of the edge could have been down to my own errors which I can accept, as well as shave prep, soap, indeed any other variable that could change ones perception of how a razor cuts. Again, accepting that reality doesn't detract from the math and geometry which I still believe as true.
As to whether Jarrod has ever said convex hones create a better edge, I cannot honestly recall whether he has used that word specifically. But when one has claimed on video that the future of the Solingen razor industry basically relies on getting users of said razors to hone on convex hones so that their edges are more flexible and thus their shaves are closer and more comfortable, I honestly feel that this is a dive into semantics. Most shavers would agree that a closer, more comfortable shave, is in fact, a better shave. Thus if a convex edge gives superior performance in such metrics, well, extrapolate the implications for yourself.
As for selling my convex plates. Yes I did indeed sell both my plates as well as a set of Norton Waterstones. Jarrod sent me the plates for free, I will not hide that fact, and I am grateful that he did so I could experiment with the convex method of honing. However, I am looking to vastly simplify my honing regimen, have limited space due to working from home, and keeping the stones in shape was becoming a tedious exercise for me. I subsequently sold the set of Norton stones and both plates to a user here who will go unnamed for the sum of $85.
The Norton stones were purchased by me from SharpeningSupplies, prices as follows:
Norton 1K : $56.99
Norton 4K: $74.99
Norton 8K: $109.49
Total: $241.97
I also paid for shipping for the items out of the money I recieved to the tune of $21.50. Receipt below.
One could say that when accounting for the cost of the stones and shipping, I basically gave the plates away since I made back about $65 on around $260 of costs. Maybe I am wrong, and if others have a different view I am willing to accept responsibility.
I am unaware of how Mr. Connerty came by this information, hopefully the person I sold the plates to spoke to Mr. Connerty in good faith and this information is being used in such an unfortunate manner unbeknownst to the recipient of the plates.
As to whether I am a phony with a motive, well, you can all be the judge of that.
To address Mr. Connerty.
I absolutely did say to you in an email that you were right about the convex stone, that it does indeed create a thinner bevel, and does indeed increase the flexibility of the bevel. I would still stand by that fact. That, however, is not in opposition to a post I made somewhere on this forum where I said that sometimes I could feel the difference, and sometimes I felt the edge was similar to a conventionally honed edge. I do not, have not ever claimed to be a "honemeister" of any kind, and as such the variability of the edge could have been down to my own errors which I can accept, as well as shave prep, soap, indeed any other variable that could change ones perception of how a razor cuts. Again, accepting that reality doesn't detract from the math and geometry which I still believe as true.
As to whether Jarrod has ever said convex hones create a better edge, I cannot honestly recall whether he has used that word specifically. But when one has claimed on video that the future of the Solingen razor industry basically relies on getting users of said razors to hone on convex hones so that their edges are more flexible and thus their shaves are closer and more comfortable, I honestly feel that this is a dive into semantics. Most shavers would agree that a closer, more comfortable shave, is in fact, a better shave. Thus if a convex edge gives superior performance in such metrics, well, extrapolate the implications for yourself.
As for selling my convex plates. Yes I did indeed sell both my plates as well as a set of Norton Waterstones. Jarrod sent me the plates for free, I will not hide that fact, and I am grateful that he did so I could experiment with the convex method of honing. However, I am looking to vastly simplify my honing regimen, have limited space due to working from home, and keeping the stones in shape was becoming a tedious exercise for me. I subsequently sold the set of Norton stones and both plates to a user here who will go unnamed for the sum of $85.
The Norton stones were purchased by me from SharpeningSupplies, prices as follows:
Norton 1K : $56.99
Norton 4K: $74.99
Norton 8K: $109.49
Total: $241.97
I also paid for shipping for the items out of the money I recieved to the tune of $21.50. Receipt below.
One could say that when accounting for the cost of the stones and shipping, I basically gave the plates away since I made back about $65 on around $260 of costs. Maybe I am wrong, and if others have a different view I am willing to accept responsibility.
I am unaware of how Mr. Connerty came by this information, hopefully the person I sold the plates to spoke to Mr. Connerty in good faith and this information is being used in such an unfortunate manner unbeknownst to the recipient of the plates.
As to whether I am a phony with a motive, well, you can all be the judge of that.
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