Thread: Modifying Custom Razor

/It is a nice looking razor. I like big razors myself (the biggest razor i have is a 9/8's). As the others have said it would require someone to regrind it and make new scales to fit. Having said that, the scales kind of look like they might be on the heavy side. Maybe some lighter scales would make it morel manageable?

I think your most economical option would be to sell the razor as is and order another smaller one. You might also be able to have your name removed from the tang prior to selling but there would be a cost to that too.

Bob

Shortening the blade wouldn't be a problem, on the other hand taking the width down would, it will alter the grind and in my opinion, destroy the blade, learn how to shave with a larger razor, there's very little difference between shaving with a 6/8 and 8/8.

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Shortening the blade wouldn't be a problem, on the other hand taking the width down would, it will alter the grind and in my opinion, destroy the blade, learn how to shave with a larger razor, there's very little difference between shaving with a 6/8 and 8/8.

Hmmm, perhaps getting it shortened with new scales might be the best option? (Still unsure of the cost)

Shortening is not an issue at all, how long is it?

Making it smaller can be an issues, if you take away some width then the spine will have to thinned or the angle will be too large. How thick is the spine on yours?

New scales are probably going to help a lot, those look heavy.

I have a Ken Powell blade too, great blade, I bought it pretty cheap on ebay as the guy did not like the heft of it.


The scales were HUGE, I actually shortened them, where the wedge pin was is now the end of the scales and I took off about 1/4 of the width of them.

From heel to toe it's 3.75" long. The spine is quarter of an inch thick and the blade is nearly 1.25" wide. I think shortening the length as you said is possible but decreasing the width I'm not so sure about as the shoulder is quite prominent and grinding that would be incredible work. New scales would help.

Originally Posted by animalwithin

From heel to toe it's 3.75" long. The spine is quarter of an inch thick and the blade is nearly 1.25" wide. I think shortening the length as you said is possible but decreasing the width I'm not so sure about as the shoulder is quite prominent and grinding that would be incredible work. New scales would help.

Can you post a picture of the blade completely open?

With a 1/4 inch spine you can bring down the blade width to about 15/16 to 8/8

Shortening is easy

Originally Posted by tintin

/It is a nice looking razor. I like big razors myself (the biggest razor i have is a 9/8's). As the others have said it would require someone to regrind it and make new scales to fit. Having said that, the scales kind of look like they might be on the heavy side. Maybe some lighter scales would make it morel manageable?

The scales are definitely an issue as well. I'll look into possibly getting new scales, that might help.

Originally Posted by BobH

I think your most economical option would be to sell the razor as is and order another smaller one. You might also be able to have your name removed from the tang prior to selling but there would be a cost to that too.

Bob

Not sure how much I'd be able to sell it for realistically. Of the few times I used the razor, I accidentally dropped it once which as left the scales in bad shape at one end. Add to that the cost of having my name removed from the tang, I don't see how I could sell the razor for very much. Sadly this has been a disaster from the very beginning.

Originally Posted by animalwithin

Not sure how much I'd be able to sell it for realistically. Of the few times I used the razor, I accidentally dropped it once which as left the scales in bad shape at one end. Add to that the cost of having my name removed from the tang, I don't see how I could sell the razor for very much. Sadly this has been a disaster from the very beginning.

Unfortunately, that is the problem with custom razors that you don't like once you get them. They are costly in the first place and the market for them is smaller that with vintage razors too. Even in pristine condition they can be hard to recoup your money from. Best bet is to learn to shave with it.

Bob

I'd agree with different scales. And it all needs to be balanced, it makes a world of difference when honing, stroppin, and shaving.