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08-03-2014, 02:22 PM #1Fatty Boom Boom
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W&B Spine Parallel Line
In post #12 today by OBIE you can see a parallel line (with the spine) at the toe of the razor just at the top of the barber's notch. I recently acquired a W&B with a similar line at about exactly the same place. I could guess that it has something to do with regrinding but it would be a guess backed up by a dearth of knowledge.
Does anyone know anything about this mysterious line?
Oh, and Obie's W&B is about a jillion times more majestic than mine.
Sorry, yes I was referring to the SOTD post today.Last edited by WW243; 08-03-2014 at 02:59 PM.
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08-03-2014, 02:43 PM #2Senior Member
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Do you have a link to that thread?
I assume this is it in the SOTD http://straightrazorpalace.com/shave...ml#post1375905Last edited by guitstik; 08-03-2014 at 02:46 PM.
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WW243,
I think that you're referring to Obie's SotD post?
A bunch of my razors have a similar mark...I've always assumed that it's simply corrosion that indicates where the scales rest against the closed blade???
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08-03-2014, 02:55 PM #4The Assyrian
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The spine on both razors is tapered on both sides and gives the impression of a parallel line. Is that what you're speaking about?
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08-03-2014, 02:58 PM #5Fatty Boom Boom
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Exactly, I have the same line, only longer and I am sure I have seen it elsewhere.
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WW243,
I think that you're referring to Obie's SotD post?
A bunch of my razors have a similar mark...I've always assumed that it's simply corrosion that indicates where the scales rest against the closed blade???
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08-03-2014, 03:00 PM #6The Shell Whisperer
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It's just corrosion as was already mentioned. From very mild, surface pitting to pitting. Originally Posted by WW243
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08-03-2014, 03:01 PM #7The Assyrian
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Gentlemen,
I see what you mean. On my Wade & Butcher ivory set, that is a wee bit of Ballistol oil that appears like a line; otherwise, the blade is clear crisp throughout.Wullie likes this.
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08-03-2014, 03:03 PM #8Fatty Boom Boom
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Well presently I don't have my W&B so I could not tell you if it is an impression of a line or in fact essentially an etch into the steel. I hope you don't consider this a criticism of your incredible razors....just something I have noted.
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08-03-2014, 03:10 PM #9The Assyrian
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No, not at all, I do not consider your comment as criticism. On the contrary, I commend you for your keen observation.
Yes, looking at the photo carefully, I, too, see the little line, but as I noted, it is the Ballistol oil.Geezer likes this.
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That's good news! Originally Posted by Obie
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