I picked up a Genco "Heavy" for $12 on the 'bay. While not listed as such, the razor was NOS. I could tell it had never been honed. It had the coarse factory edge and the most minimal of spine wear. but, and this is a big but, the person at the factory that applied the bevel rolled the toe on one side. I started with Shapton 1k and moved down to 500. I could not touch that toe. Everything else on that edge was perfect. I went down to a Shapton 320 and I just could not touch the toe. Okay, no big deal. It was only $12. But I had about 2 hours into it. I was about to toss in the towel when the 320 stone started to show me some edge.
Well, I've had it for tonight, do I lapped my stones and packed up. But when I get back to it, things should work out. I could have rolled the toe, but I wanted a consistent edge. Anybody have any tips for a ruined toe (I have others)?
Well, I've had it for tonight, do I lapped my stones and packed up. But when I get back to it, things should work out. I could have rolled the toe, but I wanted a consistent edge. Anybody have any tips for a ruined toe (I have others)?