Thread: Is this Genco Honor worth fixing up?

Originally Posted by WhiskerHarvest

Take it as a challenge and try to make it shave ready. It would be good practice and then you can sell it and not feel like you are taking advantage of anyone.

If you destroy the razor you will have fun and still learn a lot about maintenance and honing. If you succeed at breathing some life back into that steel you can have that personal satisfaction that comes with doing a job well!

I still have my first repair, a sweet little Dubl Duck that I purchased originally to practice restoration and honing. I am still learning from that repair!

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The thing is that selling any razor that looks like that, is taking advantage of someone..whether it shaves or not, it wasn't designed to wear like that. It's good for practice or personal use, as for selling, I would caution anyone into falling for such a piece. But some do sell them like that, a shame really.

Originally Posted by Catrentshaving

...as for selling, I would caution anyone into falling for such a piece. But some do sell them like that, a shame really.

I picked it up from a small little antique shop, and the guy knew nothing about razors so I can't knock him for selling to me. I had ordered a Dovo but hadn't gotten it in the mail at the time either, so I wasn't even sure what to look for. I figured $10 wasn't that major of a spend so it would be worth giving a shot. Even looking at it today, I can tell it is a little bit rough but I didn't think it was as worthless as people said it was. I'm still pretty new to all of this and every day is a new learning experience.

That razor will still take a decent shaving edge and provide functional service. I wouldn't throw it in the trashbin yet.
The problem with using it to practice honing, is that it's going to take some gymnastics on the hones to get the toe sharp. It's not really a good one to learn on.

As to selling it, IMO as long as the buyer can see the razor and know what they're buying it's not that big of a deal to sell it. Value is subjective.

Originally Posted by Jonah

I picked it up from a small little antique shop, and the guy knew nothing about razors so I can't knock him for selling to me. I had ordered a Dovo but hadn't gotten it in the mail at the time either, so I wasn't even sure what to look for. I figured $10 wasn't that major of a spend so it would be worth giving a shot. Even looking at it today, I can tell it is a little bit rough but I didn't think it was as worthless as people said it was. I'm still pretty new to all of this and every day is a new learning experience.

My remarks were nothing against you Jonah...my apologies if you thought such. What I was meaning is there are sellers out there that would pass off such a razor as a great shaving tool, and there have been far worse. What I was meaning is that that razor would be great for practice on honing etc. as you really wouldn't have to worry about messing it up (too late..lol) For someone to sell it and not know the issues with it are one thing, but there are a few out there that know and continue to sell to the unsuspecting. My advice to you, keep it and play around with it as you will...for $10 really no harm or big loss...just please don't sell it to anyone else

Originally Posted by HNSB

That razor will still take a decent shaving edge and provide functional service. I wouldn't throw it in the trashbin yet.
The problem with using it to practice honing, is that it's going to take some gymnastics on the hones to get the toe sharp. It's not really a good one to learn on.

Learning about setting the bevel as well as the different techniques seems like it will take some time. I'll most likely ignore the toe entirely and just work on the tactile sensation of the blade on the stone. Or...I could just get real prehistoric with it and grind 1/4 inch off the front of it and bring it back to a square point

Originally Posted by Catrentshaving

My remarks were nothing against you Jonah...my apologies if you thought such. What I was meaning is there are sellers out there that would pass off such a razor as a great shaving tool, and there have been far worse. What I was meaning is that that razor would be great for practice on honing etc. as you really wouldn't have to worry about messing it up (too late..lol) For someone to sell it and not know the issues with it are one thing, but there are a few out there that know and continue to sell to the unsuspecting. My advice to you, keep it and play around with it as you will...for $10 really no harm or big loss...just please don't sell it to anyone else

No worries, I didn't take offense at all. I actually smirk every time I come across your signature. I appreciate all of the blunt opinions in all honesty. Folk like me that are wet behind the ears don't learn otherwise.

Originally Posted by Jonah

Learning about setting the bevel as well as the different techniques seems like it will take some time. I'll most likely ignore the toe entirely and just work on the tactile sensation of the blade on the stone. Or...I could just get real prehistoric with it and grind 1/4 inch off the front of it and bring it back to a square point



No worries, I didn't take offense at all. I actually smirk every time I come across your signature. I appreciate all of the blunt opinions in all honesty. Folk like me that are wet behind the ears don't learn otherwise.

That's the spirit That's what enables you to learn..good on ya

Originally Posted by Jonah

Or...I could just get real prehistoric with it and grind 1/4 inch off the front of it and bring it back to a square point

Not a bad solution actually... if done right.

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Not a bad solution actually... if done right.

I'm all eyes.

Originally Posted by Jonah

I'm all eyes.

You could do it on a belt sander but you have to keep it cool. A low speed wet grinder is an alternative.

A high speed grinder & a handy cup of cold water could work for the spine. Grind dunk , grind dunk but you would likely tear chunks of the belly with it. Those are a few options. I took a quarter inch off this Goldedge with the 2 grinders.

Originally Posted by onimaru55

You could do it on a belt sander but you have to keep it cool. A low speed wet grinder is an alternative.

A high speed grinder & a handy cup of cold water could work for the spine. Grind dunk , grind dunk but you would likely tear chunks of the belly with it. Those are a few options. I took a quarter inch off this Goldedge with the 2 grinders.

Now if you could add a quarter inch to the point that would impress me ........