Thread: A Sad Tale...

Well, I find it sad! Suppose you had taken a NOS razor that needed no work other than a bevel reset and hone, put it in a new pair of scales and passed it on. Two months later you are told that it has been left "...standing in boiled water until..." there was a chance to dry it properly, during which it developed "...dark patches..." that had been partially stropped-off, but after which the razor would not cut hair. Another month goes by and the razor is returned with a chip in it, caused by simply shaving, allegedly and the inference that the razor was not up to snuff. What would you make of it? Can a bit simply snap off the bevel during the course of a shave? Here are some pics of the razor showing the chip and the water damage:



If you look carefully you can see a small crack in addition to the chip and some raggedness to the edge. I don't know what to make of it - could leaving it in water for some time cause enough pitting to weaken the edge, or has it been knocked against something? Any opinions would be welcome!

Regards,
Neil