Weird razor, how to hone?

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02-21-2008, 07:37 AM
Bobbo

Weird razor, how to hone?

I have a razor which is completely flat (unground) on one side of the blade and ground out (concave) on the other side.

Do I just hone and strop one side?

They are nice looking razors made by Joseph Rodgers & Sons in Sheffield. Anyone come across one of these before?

Any tips would be welcome!

Rob
02-21-2008, 09:44 AM
Garry

That sounds very much like a surgical razor or a Japanese razor , could you post a pic of it -- ??
Theres some posts knocking about here on how to hones the Japanese razors . I could be wrong but you only hone one side I think , with any luck one of members who owns one will give you some sound advice on how to ..
I'm curious about this style your talking about , wouldn't mind getting my hands on one .
02-21-2008, 10:01 AM
Kees

Picture please!
02-21-2008, 10:05 AM
Nickelking

I saw a post that mentioned this type of grind on a Tosuke razor in the reviews section earlier...

http://straightrazorpalace.com/showthread.php?t=17359

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave5225

The cross section of the blade is assymetrical , one side of the blade is hollow ground , and the other side is similar to a wedge grind , which gives it a concave/convex appearence . Although the razor was sharp when I recieved it , I thought it needed a little work on my Norton 8k . The Tosuke is not honed the same way you hone a conventional straight razor . When you hone a Tosuke , you hone 3 strokes on the hollow ground (concave) side , and 2 strokes on the wedge ground (convex) side. <SNIP> The only drawback with this razor is that you're supposed to shave with the hollow ground side facing your skin , which is somewhat awkward , but not impossible.
02-21-2008, 10:28 AM
OLD_SCHOOL

I don't think its a Japanese razor since the OP says its a "Joseph Rodgers & Sons in Sheffield" razor;). But it certainly does sound similar to one.

Pics please.
02-21-2008, 10:35 AM
Nickelking

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLD_SCHOOL

I don't think its a Japanese razor since the OP says its a "Joseph Rodgers & Sons in Sheffield" razor;). But it certainly does sound similar to one.

Pics please.

Right, I just brought it up since others posted about honing it like you do Japanese razors.
02-21-2008, 10:43 AM
Garry

I only noticed the Joseph Rogers bitty after I posted ..
I've got a stinking sore head today, reading seems to be a problem just now . Maybe time to put my specs on .. :)

Pics pics pics ... my curiosity is getting the better of me ..
02-21-2008, 10:45 AM
OLD_SCHOOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickelking

Right, I just brought it up since others posted about honing it like you do Japanese razors.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garry

I only noticed the Joseph Rogers bitty after I posted ..
I've got a stinking sore head today, reading seems to be a problem just now . Maybe time to put my specs on .. :)

Pics pics pics ... my curiosity is getting the better of me ..

Sorry if that came across as an attack or something. Just figured perhaps the initial part of the post was missed.
02-21-2008, 10:52 AM
Garry

Not at all :)
I'm just looking back my work I've sent out this moring in case I've sent some horrendous blunders LOL

Cheers Garry
02-21-2008, 10:54 AM
Kenrup

In my day job I'm a High School band director, this description sounds a lot like a grind for some reed knives. That's what some oboe and bassoon players use to when they make their reeds. I have honed a few for students and it is referred to as a French grind. It comes in either left hand or right hand grind. I honed it just as if it was a Japanese razor. It's great for making reeds, but I'm not too sure about shaving with one.
02-21-2008, 11:11 AM
mparker762

That's a macrotome razor. It was used to slice thin sections of tissue for examination under a microscope. We've discussed them before - do a search for "microtome" or "macrotome" to see the earlier discussions and some photos of the equipment. Puma also made them, and a few other companies as well (I've seen one by some french or swiss company, for example).
02-21-2008, 11:38 AM
Garry

Quote:

Originally Posted by mparker762

That's a macrotome razor. It was used to slice thin sections of tissue for examination under a microscope. We've discussed them before - do a search for "microtome" or "macrotome" to see the earlier discussions and some photos of the equipment. Puma also made them, and a few other companies as well (I've seen one by some french or swiss company, for example).

thanks mparker .. I couldn't remember the name of them ;-)
02-22-2008, 02:54 PM
Bobbo

Hmmm. It looks just like a normal razor, apart from the grind missing on one side. I'm pretty sure it is for shaving with rather than for scientific or musical use.

I'll check out the other threads on microtome and take another look at it tonight.

Thanks for your comments guys.

Rob
02-22-2008, 03:02 PM
Ookla

Look Here

The second one down is a Surgeons Razor. I think this is what you have on your hands. The description states "In the old times barbers were also surgeons. This razor can also be used for head shaving and shaving others. It would be quite difficult to shave oneself with it."
02-23-2008, 06:59 AM
JohnP

Quote:

Originally Posted by mparker762

That's a macrotome razor. It was used to slice thin sections of tissue for examination under a microscope. We've discussed them before - do a search for "microtome" or "macrotome" to see the earlier discussions and some photos of the equipment. Puma also made them, and a few other companies as well (I've seen one by some french or swiss company, for example).

He's right.

One side of the razor is kept flat to allow super thin slices to be shaved off a tissue much like one would cut a slice from a block of cheeze, then throw it on a microscope slide.
John P.