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Hi.
I've spotted this razor for auction. It looks like a razor and it is listed as a razor, but shape of a tail is unusual. Maker's mark remind me the esculap's snake symbol . Opinions very welcome. Thanks.
http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/...1270016872.jpg
http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/...70016872_1.jpg
http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/...70016872_2.jpg
Does look like a microtone. Unless you have tissue samples to slice I would pass. :)
Thanks. I thought that maybe this is a some weird wedge :).
Thanks.
To be SURE you need a pic of the backside of the razor, as there will be no shoulder cut if it is a Microtome...
But +1 with Jimmy I think it is too...
Good point. Probably backside is different and thats why the seller list only pictures of frontside.I will pass definitely . Thanks .
Why pass?
At a minimum, pick it up and sell it here to a collector. Easily recoup what you spend.
I gotta Wragg microtome and have toyed with the idea of hollow grinding the flat side. Maybe making a slightly smaller razor, would this be feasible?
Uhm. Is this is a offer ? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by pz93c
They can be quite fun, here are two that were recently done, there are more out there...
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...microtome.html
http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...ade-thing.html
According to this tread http://straightrazorpalace.com/advan...microtome.html microtome can be honed and can be used for shaving . Hope this helps.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deckard
I have a microtome that I picked up before I knew any better. I have since learned how to hone it up like the microtome that it is, and not like a straight, and have gotten some rather good shaving off it!
It cuts better on one surface than the other if you dont adjust the angle. It was a fun experiment, and the honing left the backside a wonderful mirror that is always kind of thrilling to see glinting back at me!
Nope. I don't want it.Quote:
Originally Posted by macrob
I just hate to see something cool go to waste.
I am only messing. I've asked the seller for more pictures and more details (blade width). Who knows ...
I hear you. :)