Quote Originally Posted by Mastershake View Post
The only thing I have noticed when shortening a blade is it takes more passes to finish but it allows for a more delicate touch in the tricky areas. Just be careful when shortening it to keep the temperature down or you will alter the hardness of the blade. If you get the rainbow effect you humped the monkey.
I have cut the blade down, I think it hurt me more than the razor. I used a dremel with diamond blade to cut the blade down. I didn't want to take any chances with the HT and i really want to save what's left so I cut it held under cold water.

I need to shape it with a file now