Shorter Blades

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10-23-2010, 06:01 PM
SewerGuy

Shorter Blades

Does any one else make a shorter blade razor similar in length to a DD Dwarf? I have a goatee and a mustache and it seems to me a shorter pointed blade could be pretty handy. I would prefer to use an older razor, not into collectibles just a good working blade. Thanks
10-23-2010, 06:30 PM
Utopian

Trust me anyone with many old razors could easily provide you with a shortened blade. I've got two cracked blades on my table right now that are both going to be converted into shortened 2-2.5" blades by cutting off the toe to eliminate the crack.
10-23-2010, 08:02 PM
Qatsats

Doing a cut off

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Originally Posted by Utopian

Trust me anyone with many old razors could easily provide you with a shortened blade. I've got two cracked blades on my table right now that are both going to be converted into shortened 2-2.5" blades by cutting off the toe to eliminate the crack.

How will you cut off the toe? I've been thinking about shortening a blade that has a badly broken spike. I'm concerned about heating the blade and loosing its hardness.

Thanks
10-23-2010, 08:27 PM
nipper

Yes, Whaker made one. They called it the Weiner Schauber, German for Vienna scraper. I have one and should have a piccture soonn.
10-23-2010, 08:44 PM
Utopian

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Originally Posted by Qatsats

How will you cut off the toe? I've been thinking about shortening a blade that has a badly broken spike. I'm concerned about heating the blade and loosing its hardness.

Thanks

You are right to be concerned about losing the temper. To avoid this, I use 6 things:
1. A Dremel with a cutoff wheel used at a slow speed.
2. Patience.
3. A heat sink.
4. A glass of water.
5. Time.
6. A 90 rpm wet grinder.

I hold the blade against a small jeweler's anvil while I cut the blade with the Dremel. I hold my thumb against the blade and if I feel any heating of the blade, I stop cutting and dip the blade in the water. I generally do just a little cutting at a time, so that's where the patience comes in for me. I don't ever try to do it all in one sitting. When I do finally have it cut, I reshape the toe with the 90 rpm wet grinder, which makes it impossible to overheat at that point.

Edit: I should point out that the Dremel I am now using was kindly and generously given to me by Nun2Sharp!
10-23-2010, 09:47 PM
LawsonStone

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Originally Posted by SewerGuy

Does any one else make a shorter blade razor similar in length to a DD Dwarf? I have a goatee and a mustache and it seems to me a shorter pointed blade could be pretty handy. I would prefer to use an older razor, not into collectibles just a good working blade. Thanks

I have several short-bladed razors and they can be very handy, esp. if they also have a skinny blade.

I think this is what you're looking for:

Dovo Jubilaum
10-23-2010, 09:51 PM
LawsonStone
Small straights have become something of a hobby for me. I have several and am maintaining a list of "shorties" which for now includes:
- Dovo 2/8 (never saw this one before)
- Dubl Duk-Dwarf, Shrimp, Tufpug, Styledge
- Dovo 3/8 Jubilaum
- Maestro Livi 3/8 Special Order
- Rugra 4/8
- Dovo "Junior" Razor
- Henckels 279 4/8
- MAB Co 73 Newhall St Birmingham-9/16” Shoulderless ¼ Hollow ground blade-French point. cutting edge 21/4” long
- Torrey Little Guard
- Boker Baby
- Droescher 4/8
- Heljistrand MK30
- Stesons little wonder
- Revitt 4/8
- Gebr. Lang "Fermarud" 3/8
- Gold Krone
- Kraut & Donal "Regina"
- Harris Bros "Wedge"
- Ringleader
- Marsh Brothers 4/8
- Helleberg 4/8
- Mini Le Grelot
- De Pews "Perfect Razor"
- Joseph Rodgers?
10-23-2010, 10:19 PM
thebigspendur

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Originally Posted by Utopian

You are right to be concerned about losing the temper. To avoid this, I use 6 things:
1. A Dremel with a cutoff wheel used at a slow speed.
2. Patience.
3. A heat sink.
4. A glass of water.
5. Time.
6. A 90 rpm wet grinder.

I hold the blade against a small jeweler's anvil while I cut the blade with the Dremel. I hold my thumb against the blade and if I feel any heating of the blade, I stop cutting and dip the blade in the water. I generally do just a little cutting at a time, so that's where the patience comes in for me. I don't ever try to do it all in one sitting. When I do finally have it cut, I reshape the toe with the 90 rpm wet grinder, which makes it impossible to overheat at that point.

Edit: I should point out that the Dremel I am now using was kindly and generously given to me by Nun2Sharp!

You forgot the most important thing. Wear safety glasses.
10-23-2010, 10:42 PM
Utopian

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

You forgot the most important thing. Wear safety glasses.

:gaah:
Excellent point!
10-23-2010, 11:18 PM
SewerGuy

Thanks, I'm new to straight razors. That Dovo Jubilaum looks about right.