Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 16
Like Tree8Likes

Thread: What are the odds I dinged my razor?

  1. #1
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    The Philadelphian Suburbs
    Posts
    365
    Thanked: 30

    Default What are the odds I dinged my razor?

    I was stropping post-shave this evening, and I heard a slight ring that sounded like the edge of my blade ticking off the metal clasp at the top of the strop. It was after I flipped to use the return stroke, so I'm pretty sure there was a glancing blow to the cutting edge there. The blade looked fine to my eye, so I took it back to the canvas for 50 strokes and the leather for 60 or 70 just to be sure.

    If I did ding the razor, would I see it? Should I take it to the barber hone? I'd rather not as I did that last week and I don't want to do it too often.

    Thoughts?

  2. #2
    Nix
    Nix is offline
    Senior Member Nix's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    Cheyenne
    Posts
    113
    Thanked: 9

    Default

    You could try the finger nail test....or check the edge with a magnifying glass. With a strong light, you will see a dull spot on the edge if you dinged it. Rotate it side-to-side.

    Or use the hone. Life's too short to worry about over-honing. They make new razors every day.
    Last edited by Nix; 10-26-2011 at 01:47 AM.
    jdto likes this.

  3. The Following User Says Thank You to Nix For This Useful Post:

    U2Bono269 (10-26-2011)

  4. #3
    Norton convert Blix's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Location
    Stabekk, Norway
    Posts
    1,380
    Thanked: 310

    Default

    Do not try the finger nail test, that will ruin your edge, TNT is only to be used when setting bevels, not on a finished edge.
    IMO, if you don't see a chip, and the stropping felt normal afterwards, I wouldn't worry.
    niftyshaving likes this.

  5. The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to Blix For This Useful Post:

    Catrentshaving (10-26-2011), commiecat (10-26-2011), niftyshaving (10-26-2011)

  6. #4
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    The Philadelphian Suburbs
    Posts
    365
    Thanked: 30

    Default

    a little too tentative to try the nail or finger pad test. I don't have a magnifying glass. But I did stick it under a lamp so that the edge gleamed. It was bright and shiny except for one tiny little spot at the absolute tip...it's so far to the end of the razor that I'm not sure if it's a ding or the edge just...ending. I typically only use that spot for right under my nostrils, so I guess we'll see how it goes next time I shave?

    Thanks man.

  7. #5
    Nix
    Nix is offline
    Senior Member Nix's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    Cheyenne
    Posts
    113
    Thanked: 9

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Blix View Post
    Do not try the finger nail test, that will ruin your edge...
    I never heard that before. Thanks. Not my experience, but good to hear a different perspective. A barber taught me the nail test, I don't swear by it for regular stropping, but I can definitely feel a damaged edge that way.

  8. #6
    what Dad calls me nun2sharp's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Kansas city area USA
    Posts
    9,173
    Thanked: 1677

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Blix View Post
    Do not try the finger nail test, that will ruin your edge, TNT is only to be used when setting bevels, not on a finished edge.
    IMO, if you don't see a chip, and the stropping felt normal afterwards, I wouldn't worry.

    Please do not drag the edge across your fingernail! Your next shave will tell you wether or not it has been dinged.
    It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. Twain

  9. The Following User Says Thank You to nun2sharp For This Useful Post:

    Nix (10-26-2011)

  10. #7
    Norton convert Blix's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Location
    Stabekk, Norway
    Posts
    1,380
    Thanked: 310

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by nun2sharp View Post
    Please do not drag the edge across your fingernail! Your next shave will tell you wether or not it has been dinged.
    Uhm yes, that's pretty much what I said

  11. #8
    what Dad calls me nun2sharp's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Kansas city area USA
    Posts
    9,173
    Thanked: 1677

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Blix View Post
    Uhm yes, that's pretty much what I said
    yes I know, I wished to emphasize that so the OP would have a consensus of opinion
    Blix likes this.
    It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. Twain

  12. #9
    Silky Smooth
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Southern California
    Posts
    802
    Thanked: 154

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Nix View Post
    I never heard that before. Thanks. Not my experience, but good to hear a different perspective. A barber taught me the nail test, I don't swear by it for regular stropping, but I can definitely feel a damaged edge that way.
    Nix,

    I agree - that is not my experience either.

    Think about it, fellas. Your fingernails are made out of keratin, the same stuff as hair. Gently dragging the edge across a wetted fingernail is no more damaging to it than shaving.

    Jeff
    de gustibus non est disputandum



  13. #10
    Senior Member Str8Shooter's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    The Woodlands, Tx
    Posts
    1,912
    Thanked: 214

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by JeffR View Post
    Nix,

    I agree - that is not my experience either.

    Think about it, fellas. Your fingernails are made out of keratin, the same stuff as hair. Gently dragging the edge across a wetted fingernail is no more damaging to it than shaving.

    Jeff
    IMO I completely disagree! Your fingernail is much harder and thicker then your hair. If you want to ruin your edge then run it along your nail. As has been said already this is only for use when setting a bevel.
    "We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm."

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •