Thread: Bent Blade

I Have A Razor That Does Not Lay Flat.I Checked It On A Piece Of Glass And It Looks Like The Blade May Be Bent And I was Wondering If It Would Be Hard To HoneThanks Michael

It IS gonna be more difficult than a perfectly straight razor. If you bought it new i'd return it... if it's a cheapo I'd use it for rolling X stroke practice. But if it's more than warped, bent, and it's highly visible then i'd consider tossing it...

http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwiki/index.php/Rolling_X_stroke

Originally Posted by terrylmtl

I Have A Razor That Does Not Lay Flat.I Checked It On A Piece Of Glass And It Looks Like The Blade May Be Bent And I was Wondering If It Would Be Hard To HoneThanks Michael

More then likely unless you know what your doing. If not send it out to be fixed / honed.

What brand/kind of razor is it???

Id Rather Not Say Ai This Time.THE seller Said He Would Make It Right With Me . Im Waiting To See How It Turns Out. Will Keep You Posted michael

Come on man, theres no shame here. Were here to help, not to mock.

Also, I might add that last week I bought a razor from somebody at B&B and it was also warped (a #41 Dovo, notorious for warpage). I think it is quite a serious defect, depending on the warp level) that sellers should make clear to the buyer, before the sale.

Originally Posted by terrylmtl

Id Rather Not Say Ai This Time.THE seller Said He Would Make It Right With Me . Im Waiting To See How It Turns Out. Will Keep You Posted michael

Michael. it is not uncommon that a razor won't be perfectly flat when laid on a piece of glass. One reason for using the x stroke when honing is that it is effective in making contact with all of the blade even when it is not perfectly flat. More serious warps, or bends might require a 45 degree attitude to the hone or the rolling x. No reflection on the seller IMO so naming the brand isn't a big deal. It happens with the best of families.