Thread: Genco and a hammer

Awhile ago I bought a cheap Genco Registered on e-bay to practice my honing.
It was slightly warped, but I've managed to got a good edge on it and had a nice shave.
I've decided to buy a new one and got Ontario made by Genco.
Condition of the new razor was excellent, except one thing ... it was warped even more then my first, cheap one.

Then I saw the Dovo video and notice one guy checking for warpage and correcting it with a hammer

I've put the razor on very heavy metal base and hit it firm but gently on spine multiply times until the warpage was gone. I don't see any marks on the razor, only on the hammer.
The razor was honed and provided very good shave.

Well the blade is a little flexible and as long as you
do not cause it to crack you can adjust it a bit. For those reading
this months from now this is a risk. However it
worked.... so enjoy.

Enjoy your shave...

PS:
There are a lot of antique blades that are
slightly off and may never have honed up
well for the original owner. Modern hones,
tricks like the magic marker and a cautious eye
and you can find a prize.

I just share my experience and had nothing to loose.

I would not try this on any valuable razor!

I have a few razor boxes that are labeled "Wretched Refuse." These are razors that are beyond redemption but at least maybe can yield a pair of thrust washers. They are also handy for various cruel experiments that occasionally come to mind. Thank you for suggestion, as I had never thought of beating on them with a hammer!!!

Here a link to the video inspired the experiment:
Making Dovo razors
At 1:50 you will see a hammer in action

Maybe I don't really know as much as I think I know, but I believe those Dovo's that get hammered are not hardened, and you are very luck you didn't shatter your razor when you hammered it. The spines do stay a bit softer than the thinner parts of the blade, but still lucky...