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Thread: Solingen #14

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    Default Solingen #14

    Evening gents.
    Took a chance on an ebay spanish site's offering of a #14 blade that looked similar to the 14's I've seen from Palmera, Filly etc.
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    Unmarked except for the #14, Solingen, and letters GH up at the pivot.
    The horrible regrind along the bottom 1/4" to the edge was not apparent in the pics on ebay, and description was in spanish and when translated did not indicate it was reground either.
    Seems a crime to do that as it was so thin to begin with. I have no idea what someone was thinking or trying to do to it.
    Thinking I may try to just feather in the edge by hand with wet sand paper and hone it up.
    Not one to complain on ebay and look for refunds on antiques normally. Byuer beware and all dat.
    Ideas welcome regarding smoothing out the nasty step.
    Cheers.
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    That sucks Mike. I agree with you, I'd hand sand it out and try and hone it up, you got nothing to lose at this point..... But maybe wait for the blade pros to suggest something.
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    I agree with HarryWally. As thin as that blade probably is, try to sand and blend it in.
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    I rest my case.

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    oh yes it's thin. I wonder if now too thin but will try some gentle 'paper pinched around blade' action with oiled 600 grit and see if I can reduce the effect somewhat. Think I may tape the edge along the edge just to prevent further wear at that point.
    Worst, worst case I will have a 5/8th #14 by te end.
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    It bites. I bought a couple before that by the time I got them smoothed it was too thin and pitched it. You have to try though.
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    Easy solution here, guys. The thin ones which have pitting, damage should be passed-on-by. Gotta be perfect, or close.
    No meat on the bone?

    I have blended in several using 800 crocus with Croox and WD40 with some good results.
    Perhaps some sanding with finer stuff and give that a go?
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    If I saw the edge properly Tom, it would have been passed on.
    Pitting doesn't scare me though and usually fits into the price point that avoids the wrath of my bride in this hobby ironically. lol.
    Even still,,, there is wrath..
    I don't have croox in powder form unfortunately but I like the idea..
    This one will sit in the drawer for a while I think. Keep an eye out for a nicer one in similar vein.
    Will get to it, but I think a winter project.
    I will find a 14 worth adding to the kit.
    Appreciate the tips, as always.
    Cheers.
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