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08-23-2008, 09:13 PM #1Member
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Burned Blade?
So I got my practice razor from one of the members here (for pretty cheap)intending to use it for honing practice.
My wife finds out that it's a used blade and starts flipping out complaining about "AIDs or Hepatitis) I told her I'll boil the blade, and then dip it in alcohol and Barbicide. She Took the razor and as she puts it over the fire asks "This should do it as well"
I pull out the blade, now me flipping out, and see that there is discoloration in the edge. She doesn't know what the big deal is, I sorta know better. But I really don't know what to do about this.
When I feel the blade it feels distorted. Has it become useless?
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08-23-2008, 09:24 PM #2Natty Boh
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I think your wife owes you a new razor
. Maybe a nice new 6/8 TI , honed by Lynn 
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08-23-2008, 09:28 PM #3There is no charge for Awesomeness
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How long was it in the fire for Prof? Is it *definitely* warped?
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08-23-2008, 09:45 PM #4Member
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It was in there for a few seconds and judging from the wavy feel I would say it's distorted.
Originally Posted by Jimbo
Since I wanted this to be my honing practice razor is it still useless?
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08-23-2008, 09:53 PM #5Thread Killer
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It's probably lost its temper.
Ask the guys in The Workshop, they'll probably know.
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08-23-2008, 10:01 PM #6Senior Member
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Burned Blade=Cold Feelings
Prof, That is bad. What is worse is that you might say or do something all the razors in the world will not cut. Smile and just get another razor. There are plenty more of them where that one came from. Later you might trim that blade to a say 4/8 or so, if the non-heated area is straight. Wives do thngs like that. It is the mothering instinct at work. Thank her for the effort and play the victim. Playing the victim always works! Politicians always use this to get their way. We all feel sorry for the underdog. Just don't do it too much or too often. Thanks for sharing.
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08-23-2008, 10:17 PM #7Natty Boh
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That is good advice ! Originally Posted by timberrr59
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08-23-2008, 09:29 PM #8At this point in time...
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RULE #1) Never ever let the wife touch razors, mine used one of my DD'S to open boxes......
That doesn't look good at all, boiling is OK, flame is bad.....
Most anything contagious dies after prolonged exposure to air anyway, boiling /alcohol/or any "Cides" kills the rest....
Make sure you don't boil scales that's bad too....
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