Editing Overhoning
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== Test of overhoned edges == | == Test of overhoned edges == | ||
− | Overhoned edges can be usually seen under a 20x loupe and can be detected with the [[Sharpness tests explained|TNT and TPT]]. [ | + | Overhoned edges can be usually seen under a 20x loupe and can be detected with the [[Sharpness tests explained|TNT and TPT]]. [http://straightrazorplace.com/forums/members/gssixgun.html Glen/gssixgun] advises <ref>http://straightrazorplace.com/forums/basic-honing/33218-over-honing.html</ref>: ''"The best way to find an overhoned edge is the [http://straightrazorplace.com/srpwiki/index.php/Sharpness_tests_explained#TNT_-_Thumb_Nail_Test TNT] but it also can dull a perfectly good edge, so I don't recommend it's use for testing for an overhoned edge. Use the [http://straightrazorplace.com/srpwiki/index.php/Sharpness_tests_explained#TPT_-_Thumb_Pad_Test TPT] very, very, lightly to feel for a rough spot (using the calloused forefinger tip actually works better for me on this), use magnification to look for a jagged spot."'' If neither is found then the edge is likely just a bit rough (not overhoned) and can be smoothed out with a .50CrO paste or a fine polisher. |
== How to fix overhoned edges == | == How to fix overhoned edges == |