Thread: Really strange razor

I've got it honed, and used it once. It's hard to say how it will hold up, so far so good

If you didn't notice it in the first shave I wouldn't worry. That means the solderer knew what they were doing.

don't mean to argue... but silver solder is just that... silver solder.... brazing uses brass... same basic technique... different filler material... this is brass hence the brazing...

Now you just need a little trumpet to play a fanfare to Make Way for the King of Whiskers!

I really wish one of my razors proclaimed itself the King of Whiskers.

Interesting. That must be a difference in monitors. In mine it looks silver. Either way, as you say similar holding.

I think you and Randy have it figured out. I would just use it and not worry about the joint.

I have never seen a razor that was repaired like that. Somebody in the past was pretty resourceful.

Charlie

That's my thinking also. Funny thing when I bought it, it was so covered in tarnish and dark grey patina, I thought it was some sort of covered tang. I was quite suprized when I saw what it really was!!

I believe it would be considered a "make do". Fixing broken items that still have a lot of usefulness in them without worrying about staying true to original materials. You see it a lot on tea pots and the like from the 20's to the 60's. Then stuff started to be made to have a short lifespan. There's a lot of cool china tea pots with metal spouts, handles and lids.
Someday I'm gonna learn how to braze. I want to learn to make my own bike frames and I love lugged steel.

Originally Posted by bharner

I believe it would be considered a "make do". Fixing broken items that still have a lot of usefulness in them without worrying about staying true to original materials. You see it a lot on tea pots and the like from the 20's to the 60's. Then stuff started to be made to have a short lifespan. There's a lot of cool china tea pots with metal spouts, handles and lids.
Someday I'm gonna learn how to braze. I want to learn to make my own bike frames and I love lugged steel.

I've bought a bunch of old kitchen utensils in antique stores and flea markets, that old stuff was made of metal and made to last.

Originally Posted by paco664

that was done by a welder... that is bronze... they took a razor with a broken tang and built a new one with a oxy/acy torch and bronze welding rods... aka brazing.... then it was shaped back......

not hard to do...

and very cool........*(been welding for a loooooooong time)

Thanks Paco!