Thread: Wostenholm

[QUOTE=Havachat45;864344]Yep, it's a microtome and, as I'm sure you already know, they were used to take very thin sections of material for examination under microscopes.

thanks for confiming that... does this mean it is not suitable for shaving if honed up? this cost me with import tax £80.00 i.e $138 what a waste!!
really can't find straight razors in antique shops in this country and if you do someone has beaten you to it and bought them all...hence I end up looking on ebay and going by photos... i will now be much more carefull

Re grinding the Microtome will turn it into a fine razor. Just have to find the right person to fix it up for you.

I'm baffled at a pipe-microtome...but that's the shape of the matter.

Regrinding would be an option, but it may be possible to hone it as a wedge and shave with it as is. Microtome or not, it is certainly of a steel capable of holding a good edge, and therefore could be used for shaving.

I'd check the community links/member map and classifieds and see if there's someone near by that would evaluate it and if possible hone it up for you.

Peace,
Jim

I though as a pipe it will take a good edge, i was thinking of honing it although I have the hones not sure if I have the skills for this one... I may enquire around this area or keep it in the draw till such time as I feel I can takel it..

Originally Posted by TrilliumLT

Re grinding the Microtome will turn it into a fine razor. Just have to find the right person to fix it up for you.

Excuse the basic question but does regringing mean making the wedge side into a hollow?

Originally Posted by markhur

Excuse the basic question but does regringing mean making the wedge side into a hollow?

You'd have to regrind both sides of the blade and turn it into a hollow ground if you were to do that. You'd have to do both sides unevenly, such that you create symmetry on either side. But again, that might not be necessary. You may be able to hone it up...might try posting your pics in the Honing forum asking how to hone a microtome. Some of our honing experts on this side of "the pond" might be able to provide some insight for you.