Quote: (03-04-2013 12:11 PM)Mr.Barbarian Wrote:
Huh. I can't imagine how a belt could effectively sharpen a razor, but I am down with it. Thanks!
It doesnt. Barbers use this thing called a strop which is basically a leather belt.
Sharpening the metal creates burrs, and using the blade creates microscopic dents. The strop smooths these dents and burrs so you get a straighter edge.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Razor_strop