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Thread: What Have I Found?

  1. 06-09-2014, 11:58 PM #1
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    Digging through a bunch of old boxed I came across this in almost new Condition. I was thrilled as I really wanted to move from safety razor shaving to a straight razor for my face and head. Then I turned it over and saw it is a microtome and the other side is flat. This microtome has never been honed. So, what do I do with it?

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    Send it to me is the answer!
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    Make me an offer,
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    Looks like a nice blade. In fact, it looks like it's in NOS condition. Very nice find! Here's a thread I found on these Microtomes.
    http://straightrazorpalace.com/advan...microtome.html
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    send it out and get it honed.
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    I was thinking about send it out but I am not sure it is the razor to learn on and I want to switch from safety razor to straight razor. I would buy a good straight razor but in my retirement the $$$ are not there.
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    Microtomes can be turned into very good shavers. It's a nice looking razor. Well worth getting it honed and using it.
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    That is why I came here to ask. Thanks
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ditchwalker View Post
    I was thinking about send it out but I am not sure it is the razor to learn on and I want to switch from safety razor to straight razor. I would buy a good straight razor but in my retirement the $$$ are not there.
    I don't think you need to buy a "good straight razor" ...

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    Microtomes can be turned into very good shavers. It's a nice looking razor. Well worth getting it honed and using it.
    Because I think you have a good straight razor!

    Congrats and enjoy.

    If your looking for a reputable honer - go to the classified section - services - Bob's your uncle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ditchwalker View Post
    I was thinking about send it out but I am not sure it is the razor to learn on and I want to switch from safety razor to straight razor. I would buy a good straight razor but in my retirement the $$$ are not there.
    There are contacts for honing here Member Services - Straight Razor Place Classifieds
    Also if you keep an eye on the classified there are nice razors for not a lot of money often
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