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  1. 04-06-2013, 05:11 PM #1
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    Post What's wrong with this TI? Rainbow coloration on blade

    This razor is for sale, and I would like to know if I should stay away from it. What is this rainbow color on the blade?

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    Stay away! probably a sign of the steel temper to be gone.
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    I'd be inclined to follow Martin's advice.

    The colour might just be iridescence from the light catching a film of oil, but I don't like the look of the burn mark on the scales. Wonder how it got there, and whether it means that someone heated the blade too for some curious reason.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Martin103 View Post
    Stay away! probably a sign of the steel temper to be gone.
    Alright, thanks...
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    Hmm... could be that it was buffed and has microscopic striations that reflect a rainbow, like a CD does. Or maybe the light source is doing something weird. What I hope it ISN'T is discoloration from heating, like you see on motorcycle exhaust pipes. That would have wrecked the steel for sure.

    This is all speculation. I hope someone with better thoughts chimes in soon.
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    Hmm, I don't think that's from heat.
    The "rainbow" seems to repeat itself, my guess would be some oil or other solvent on the blade.

    Edit; I do remember I've seen this type of rainbow on blades that has been sterilized by dipping in alcohol and set on fire
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    Quote Originally Posted by Neil Miller View Post
    I don't like the look of the burn mark on the scales.
    Indeed, this made me even suspicious. Thanks
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    If in doubt, ask the seller for more info and more pics.

    I would also ask about the burn mark on the upper scale near the logo and whether that is a crack in the scale at the pivot pin.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lemur View Post
    Hmm, I don't think that's from heat.
    The "rainbow" seems to repeat itself, my guess would be some oil or other solvent on the blade.

    Edit; I do remember I've seen this type of rainbow on blades that has been sterilized by dipping in alcohol and set on fire
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    Quote Originally Posted by Martin103 View Post
    Her's the auction, would you buy it? :Antique Spartacus Thiers Issard France 889 5 8 Straight Razor with Box | eBay
    Me, nooo!
    I've already got a cracked TI Spartacus... I would look for some thing else.
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