Dangerous razors have been used for several centuries. Previously, these cutting products looked quite primitive. Since the 18th century, their design has improved, which is familiar to the modern consumer. At that time, according to experts, “apprehension,” as it is also called, is the only and extremely effective tool for shaving. In the 20th century, safe machines and electric shavers appeared, and therefore the “fears” faded into the background. Nevertheless, they did not disappear at all and today are used by many connoisseurs of the classics. Judging by numerous reviews, recently “fears” are returning from the hairdressing practice, where they especially took root, in the sphere of domestic use. Shaving with them has become fashionable. Many brutal men choose this option. This explains why many are interested in how to sharpen a dangerous razor at home? How to do this, you will learn from this article.
What is the essence of the procedure?
During frequent use, the “apprehension” may become dull. There are times when it, having fallen on a hard surface, is curved. As a result, you will have to edit its cutting edge. This process does not consist in its sharpening, but only in the alignment of metal edges and the elimination of minor defects. If they are significant, then you will have to use whetstones. For those who do not know how often you need to sharpen a dangerous razor, experts recommend doing this every time before use.
About aiming belts
Before sharpening a dangerous razor on a belt, you should get the corresponding tool. Specialty stores sell hanging straps and wooden handles. In addition, these products may have different widths. It is chosen taking into account the length of the blade. This is necessary for uniform processing of the entire surface of the "fear".
Also belts are leather and fabric. The abrasive composition for these products is not provided. Some samples are specially coated at the factory. Such belts are no longer intended for aiming, but for sharpening. Similar products are used in those cases if the usual editing did not bring results.
Belt preparation
You need to work on a clean and smooth leather (paste-free) or fabric belt with minimal grain. If spots are found on the surface, then they should be cleaned. All other defects are polished. Before proceeding, the surface is carefully rubbed with the palm of your hand to make it perfectly smooth.
About storage rules
Pasted belts should be stored separately from clean belts. It is not advisable that an abrasive get on a clean canvas or pastes with different grain sizes are mixed. In addition, these products can be deformed, and therefore they cannot be twisted and folded. Otherwise, wrinkles and folds are formed on their surface, which will no longer be possible to eliminate. Protect belts and dust. Just for this purpose special covers are provided. Judging by the numerous consumer reviews, dressing belts cannot be kept in a room with a high level of humidity.
How to edit the cutting edge?
The procedure for editing a dangerous razor with a belt is as follows:
- “Fear” is taken by the “drumstick” and held with the fingers on the back side.
- The belt is securely fastened and held tight. It should be parallel to the floor.
- The cutting part is laid flat and “combed” is pulled along the belt. Do not press hard, otherwise the blade will bend and the end of the razor edge will not come into contact with the belt.
- When you get to the very edge, then carefully flip the "apprehension". This should be done from the side of the pickaxe. If you flip over the tip, then simply cut the belt or bend the edge. As a result, your razor will be damaged. There is no need to stop the tool at the edges. If you need to turn the blade, then tear it off the surface, and then again begin to touch the belt during wiring.
- To aim your razor, you will have to complete an average of 30 passes. Subsequent editing is impractical because the quality of the cut will remain the same.
If you are not satisfied with the sharpness achieved, use a special paste. With it, dressing on the belt is limited to ten passes. It also happens that the quality of the cutting edge after processing on a pasty coating leaves much to be desired. In this case, you have to use stones. How to sharpen a dangerous razor on a stone? More on this later.
Stone selection
Before sharpening a razor at home, you need to purchase a stone with a uniform fine-grained surface 4000/8000. The product should be free of tight lumps. Preference should be given to those stones that retain their shape and do not emit a suspension. According to experts, blade razors are delivered to the shelves with finished factory sharpening. The owner only needs to regularly correct it, namely, grind it from burrs and correct minor irregularities. For this procedure belts are quite suitable. If it is required to remove part of the metal from the canvas, then grinding stones are needed for this purpose.
How to check the stones?
In addition to the question of how to sharpen a dangerous razor, many beginners are interested in what tool will be needed in a particular case. Experts recommend doing this with a stone. To have an idea of how to sharpen a dangerous razor, you should familiarize yourself with its geometric parameters. To do this, "apprehension" is placed on a flat surface along with a lug and a supply. Next, these places are checked for gaps. If the razor does not fit snugly to the surface, then you will have to use a large abrasive.
Working process
If you do not know how to sharpen a dangerous razor, you need to do the following. First moisten the stone with water. Next, the edge of the blade and the crest of "apprehension" with the help of the index and thumb are pressed to the bar. In order not to scratch the comb, experts recommend sealing it with insulating tape. It should not be pressed hard. The main thing is that the plane of the cutting product is in constant contact with the surface of the grindstone and at a constant angle. Only in this way will uniform sharpening of the razor be possible.
Approaching the edge, the product is turned on the second side through the comb. Then, on the other side, the passage in the opposite direction is performed. The procedure is repeated until the desired effect is achieved.
What will experts advise?
Judging by the reviews, the question of how to sharpen a dangerous razor is not the only one that interests many modern consumers. Often, beginners do not know how to properly use and store the "apprehension". According to experts, razor metal is prone to oxidation and corrosion.
Therefore, the product after operation must be washed in soapy water and wiped dry with a cloth. If you became the owner of a used razor, then wipe it with a soft cloth that is pre-moistened with alcohol. Sudden temperature changes for the "dangers" are not desirable. It is impossible to disinfect products using boiling water and acids. Store your shaver in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you are not going to use the "apprehension" in the near future, then treat it with paraffin or oil. The operational life of a razor directly depends on the storage conditions and respect for the product. It is important to prevent the shaver from falling onto hard surfaces, as well as contact of the cutting edge with other objects. Otherwise, defects will appear on the blade, which will adversely affect the quality of shaving. Use a dangerous razor only for its intended purpose.
Finally
Those who are interested in how to sharpen a dangerous razor, but do not feel confident in their abilities, it is better to take the cutting product to a specialized workshop. The fact is that sharpening with stones is quite effective, but at the same time complicated. If you, despite the lack of experience, intend to manage your own resources, then it is better for you just in case to acquire not one bar, but several at once.