Thread: Warped Blade?

From your pictures the blade seems to be warped. But don't despair, that doesn't mean you can't sharpen it or use it. It just means you must be skilled enough. The oldest razor I have is like that, and I can use it. The only problem is that the consumption along the spine is not uniform: somewhere it is large, somewhere else it's narrow. The same for the bevel.
If you look for perfection of the shape, this razor is not good, but if you look for an old tool that is a living piece of history, it's a nice find. IMHO, of course, but of all the old French STR8S I have, none ever disappointed me.

If the description of the razor claims the blade to be in good shape, in so many words, then I would contact the seller and ask for a refund. If it doesn't say anything about condition or says to ask questions before bidding and you didn't, then it's caveat emptor. If that's the case, maybe you can come to some sort of arrangement with the seller. I wouldn't want a razor with that amount of warpage and would use the refund to purchase a more serviceable razor.

Regards - Walt