How do I hone this Puma?

[Cobre]

Hey guys,

So I recently bought this Puma and it has some toe wear as you can see in the pics. My buddy @shakin_jake has kindly pifed me some lapping film so I am all ready to hone it, but my question is: Do I just hone in a straight line or do I go in an x pattern to address the toe wear? I have watched the gssixgun's videos on youtube where he demonstrated the x pattern, I can try that if you think it's necessary.

This is my first time honing by the way

 

[Doc226]

That will need a slight rolling x-stroke but I would not learn on that razor. You should learn on more of a beater one.

 

[Cobre]

That will need a slight rolling x-stroke but I would not learn on that razor. You should learn on more of a beater one.

Thanks Alfredo, but do you think I made a good buy or did I get a dud?

 

[Doc226]

Depends on how much you paid but it looks good, it has a little extra toe wear but not too bad.

 

[Cobre]

Depends on how much you paid but it looks good, it has a little extra toe wear but not too bad.

It cost $26 including shipping on eBay

 

[Doc226]

It cost $26 including shipping on eBay

You did great IMO

 

[Cobre]

You did great IMO

Good to hear, thanks Alfredo!

 

[tinkersd]

You just need a little rolling stroke treat as a slightly smileing blade profile, that's all.

Should work out find for you, just take your time, it's not a race, it's building a skill set.


tinkersd

 

[robellison01]

+1 to rolling X stroke, and learn on another blade. If you want, I will give you your money back for that razor.

 

[Wid]

I agree with the rest, that Puma is far to nice to learn on. You got a great deal btw.

 

[Cobre]

+1 to rolling X stroke, and learn on another blade. If you want, I will give you your money back for that razor.

Hehe, I "may" have missed a zero after the 26 you know...