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this morning when i was shaving, i accidentally hit my razor on the sick and made a small chip on the blade. I didn't realize until after i was done and stropping my blade.
the blade starting scrapping a line on my strop.
http://i.imgur.com/wLE2gAP.jpg
is there any way to fix my blade? how bad is it? please help. Thanks!
Welcome aboard,,,,,
More likely than not, there is a way to fix the blade. Good close-up photos of the blade would help.
The blade can be sent out/mailed to one of the restoration members in the classified section & have them inspect it in person.
Send it out for honing is probably your best option. Sorry to hear, is very annoying thing that many have done.
any recommendations on where to send it to? also, what about the strop, is that okay? Its so annoying because I literally just received that strop in the mail. freshly opened and first time used. I'm such an idiot.
Does strop still feel smooth? Lyn at straight razor designs or gssixgun or other forum members in classifieds. If still feels smooth. Maybe just rub some lather in (someone with more experience will chime in soon am sure) I nicked mine quite badly and sanded it out then rubbed lather in and seems absolutely fine again.
I have a strop that looks a lot worse & still works fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by dngrspapercut
I won't recommend one member over another, in reference to the restoration; they all do good work.
Find one close to you & send him a PM (Private Message) to discuss the process.
You're not an idiot. We've all had similar 'accidents'. Other posters are correct. Send it to one of the pros to inspect and fix.
I've found, if the scratch/cut is mainly superficial, little has to be done to it. Rub with the palm of your hand and see if that smooths it out some. Daily use of it, with the rubbing should negate the nick.
Any member out in california that provides honing and repairs?
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thank you sir!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
your welcome,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Simple first...
Can you SEE and damage?
Do you have a linen/canvas side to you strop?
In order to do the scratching, obviously some part of the blade is distorted out of it normal configuration. It MIGHT be possible to bend that region back with more honing, but as you have seen, that will affect your strop. Otherwise the best option is to send it out for honing.
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Originally Posted by Utopian
yes, i see the chip. its small. but its there. Shaving Supplies - Shaving Accessories | Classic Shaving is about 1 and a half hours away. I'm going to see if they will let me drive down there tomorrow to repair it. hopefully its not too much.
That's a small ding, it shouldn't take them much time to work that out.
That's normal wear and tear, no big deal, sheesh, I've been wearing my first strop as a loin cloth for the last 8 months....
OK if you can see the damage it cannot be stropped out. It is going to need to be honed to fix it.
Is it a 2" strop?Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
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Yup, 2" from the floor....:oQuote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
Just wanted to give you guys an update. I really appreciate all the advice in this thread. Euclid440 from this forum reached out to me and fortunately he lives in the next city over. So today I went over there and he helped me fix the chip by honing the blade. The chip is gone and the edge is sharper and smoother than when I first bought it. I really appreciate him taking time out of his day to help a newbie out. Not only did he fix the blade, but he took time to show me how to properly strop my blade so that I could take care of my investment. The information he taught me was invaluable. Previously I was stropping with too much pressure and I think I actually caused some damage near the heal of my blade without even knowing it. Plus I made some cuts in my brand new strop as well. On top of that, I tried to offer payment for service, and he wouldn't take it! Talk about a class act. I'm really taken back by his generosity. Thank you sir!
You just found out what this forum is about. We all share an interest and those with greater knowledge are more than willing to pass it on and enrich the landscape of the forum. In essence we are a big PIF group because I'm sure now that you will do the same at some point in the future.
Alright then,, let's see how Euclid440 did,,:hmmm:
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