Thread: What to do with this razor?

Often when bidding for a lot/box of straight razors if I am the high bidder I put them in a box..later open them up and check each one...and when I find a blade like this one, what would be something useful/helpful to do with one with a big chip in the blade like this one? Thanks

Since the blade doesn't have a shouder, that chip can be honed out with no problem. You'd also want to rescale it, because that pivot pin is not secure at all.

I'd say set it aside unless these are things you are already comfortable doing, or send her out if you are so inclined to pay to have her fixed up.

+1 on, holli's post. What's the maker's name? Fine looking thing.

depend on what size it would end up if grinding it down
or you could look at http://straightrazorpalace.com/shavi...hie-razor.html

Yes, it can be saved....if it were mine, I'd retire it.

It will take some work, as Dylan said.

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

It will take some work, as Dylan said.

Unless it was a brand name I really wanted, had sentimental value, or I just wanted the practice I wouldn't mess with it.

If I did I would probably hone it as I would a pocket knife with the spine off of the coarse hone until I got past the chip. Then throw a layer of tape on the spine and go to work with the spine on the hones. A razor maker or someone with more expertise and equipment than I've got could probably regrind the blade. Question becomes is it worth the labor to do it yourself or the $ to have it done. Only you can answer that.

The name on this razor is "J. R. Torrey Razor Co, Worcester, MASS"..think I'm just gonna put it back in my junk box....and leave it as is...Thanks to all for their suggestions...

Originally Posted by Clockguy

The name on this razor is "J. R. Torrey Razor Co, Worcester, MASS"..think I'm just gonna put it back in my junk box....and leave it as is...Thanks to all for their suggestions...

Well now wait just a second. Torry's are fine razors.

I dare to say that it just depends on how much work you want to put into this razor, what you have for hones, and your blade width preference

This is one of those "if, then" situations for someone that does not have the ability to regrind the blade (98% of us, probably more).

And if you already have a DMT 325 diamond hone, and you are willing to spend the time (mucho).

And if the final blade size will fall within an acceptable range for you.

Then it may be worth the effort.

But, if you don't have the hone or the time, or if the blade will end up too small I would pass.

Id hone the blade and fix the scales.