How do I sharpen a straight razor blade on a whetstone?
This is the question we get asked most often and probably the most exciting to answer. The fact is, if you learn to sharpen a straight razor blade properly, you can sharpen any blade.
Watch the following video now. In this video, we show you step by step how to get your straight razor blade sharp.
You will need the following equipment: Four whetstones with grits from 1000 to 8000 JIS, a strop with honing paste, and a leather strop without paste.
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What happens next?
Get equipment
You can purchase the sharpening equipment from our video in our shop. With these products, your blade will definitely get sharp again.
To the sharpening equipmentStrop the straight razor
After sharpening the blade on the whetstone, you must strop it to razor sharpness. First on the leather strop with honing paste (optional), then on the strop without paste.
Perform hair test
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