Thread: Greaves

Afternoon Gents,

I am watching a scalloped spine Greaves and Sons razor on eBay. Looking at the pictures, the razor appears to have a hairline crack near the foot of the blade. Should I stay away?

Just going by the pictures, I'd stay away from it.

Has also had some severe buffing wheel time.

If there are photos of the other side of the blade, they would give you more of a clue too

I was watching this too bud I opted out because of the crack. How are Greaves in comparison between the W&Bs, Rodgers, etc?

I'd say that blade shouldn't even be up for sale, unless clearly marketed as damaged.

From the auction listing, "BLADE DOES HAVE A HAIRLINE CRACK TOWARDS THE FOOT OF IT BUT IT WOULD NOT AFFECT THE USE OF THE RAZOR FOR SHAVING"

Yes it can!!! I would not shave with a cracked blade, it's unsafe and not wise. I wonder if the seller uses straights and if he would put that razor against his face?

The crack might not affect shaving, but will quickly rust.

Originally Posted by mattluthier

From the auction listing, "BLADE DOES HAVE A HAIRLINE CRACK TOWARDS THE FOOT OF IT BUT IT WOULD NOT AFFECT THE USE OF THE RAZOR FOR SHAVING"

Yes it can!!! I would not shave with a cracked blade, it's unsafe and not wise. I wonder if the seller uses straights and if he would put that razor against his face?

Matt, at the very least give the seller some credit,he gave full disclosure,thats rare on the bay,The OP wisely brought it here,the blade is trash.

I agree that the disclosure of the crack is a good thing, but I feel it's a disservice to beginners and potential buyers stating that a cracked blade won't affect the use of the razor for shaving. It's just not worth the risk IMO.