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  1. 02-16-2010, 02:43 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by freyguy View Post
    Yeah. The funny thing is that I'm not prepared to do any restoration, but I was like a kid in a candy store. Previously I had search for "straight razors" on the bay and got all the ZeepK junk. This time I search for "vintage straight razor" and found all sorts of goodies.

    I had bid on a few others, and when the bidding wound down I just let myself be out bid.

    The three I posted up really caught my eye. I realize the fredrick's has a few chips, but it looks savable, I think.
    We call this RAD!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lynn View Post
    We call this RAD!!!!


    What does it mean?
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    Quote Originally Posted by freyguy View Post
    What does it mean?
    Razor Acquisition Disorder
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    PS - look at Harley's signature...
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    what's so bad about a flattened spine anyway? is it just aesthetic? or does it cause some problem in stropping/honing/bevel setting? and what is a "worked out bevel"? thanks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mijbil View Post
    what's so bad about a flattened spine anyway? is it just aesthetic? or does it cause some problem in stropping/honing/bevel setting? and what is a "worked out bevel"? thanks.
    +1 on that. I am aware of the problems which could be caused by a pit or rusting edge, chips, and cracks alike, but I wasn't sure what problem a flatten spine posed, or what a worked out bevel was.
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    i picked this one up do to some research on here and google as well and the condition and the pics he took showing everything and every angle i got it today and i can split a hair with it
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    Quote Originally Posted by freyguy View Post
    +1 on that. I am aware of the problems which could be caused by a pit or rusting edge, chips, and cracks alike, but I wasn't sure what problem a flatten spine posed, or what a worked out bevel was.
    IMO, the spine, probably flattened from too much pressure, changes the geometry of the razor leading to a wider bevel. Not that you still can't hone 'em and shave but not ideal. Next time you see one with a significant frown note that it will probably have corresponding spine flattening.
    Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lynn View Post
    We call this RAD!!!!

    LOL I found the meaning on the Wiki. Yeah I'd say thats what I have
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