Originally posted by gordydog:
Bud B. , great info...how do you do the single bevel, thanks.
I just make sure the angle is good and even. After hitting the bevel side with the file I still strop like it's a double bevel.
Straight edges are easier. The curved blades of the Ace and Eclipse take a steadier hand to keep the edge even. I use the tip of my thumb to protect the ferrule of the head from file marks, plus it acts as an angle guide.
I have one RH single bevel Eclipse that took about two-three minutes to get to shave.
If you take a dark blue or black Sharpie and color the edge before hitting it with the file you can se how you're doing as far as angle and pressure consistency.
As you strop, you can see the "roughing" of the strop face by the edge burr as you pass the blade along. When the roughness disappears I check the edge. Usually that's all it takes.