Thread: 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

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.

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

Yes, Whaker made one. They called it the Weiner Schauber, German for Vienna scraper. I have one and should have a piccture soonn.

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!

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

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?

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.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

You forgot the most important thing. Wear safety glasses.

Excellent point!

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