Thread: Nicks on a new razor

Originally Posted by Donboblo

I don't know what a finisher is. Ha

A finisher is a stone like a barbers hone or 12K hone. the hone you would use last when honing a razor. If you could post a photo then we could give better advice. but if you can see the nick then it might be to large for a finishing hone. But then again your eyes are probably better than mine. good luck.

You must have dinged the blade somewhere along the way, send it back for the free re-hone is best option, a pasted strop will not remove it.

Originally Posted by Grazor

You must have dinged the blade somewhere along the way, send it back for the free re-hone is best option, a pasted strop will not remove it.

I really agree with this gentleman. not only will you get a good edge to shave with but the razor will still look good. Oh and don't let this discourage you.

heres what you do. first you cry, thenyou drop to your knees and extend your arms upward. then you scream noooooooooooooo, why lord why!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! then tomorrow you contact srd and tell them.

Originally Posted by Donboblo

I could have. Probably likely that I did but I don't know how I could have.

I don't know how I dinged the edge before either but it was only in my hands so...
The edge is very delicate and needs to be handled with care.
I put a small folded hand towel down on the counter and my razor rests on that when not in my hand, even putting it on the counter without great care can effect your edge.

It is pretty common for people to nick up an edge. Happens to new folks all the time and they don't have a clue what happened. Happens to me still and I don't have a clue how it happens unless I drop one and then it's usually more than a nick. Usually, the small ones are easy to hone out.

Have fun.

It's just below the p. it is so small. You can't see it from the back side at all and on the front side you have to look at the perfect angle

I can't even see it in a picture

Needs to be re-honed. Nicks not only have depth but width and length too. They are classified as edge damage not just normal wear. Second honing for free, wisdom of those who know and care for you as you journey through the learning curve.

So this is a little better of a picture. Can you see the damage? Should I have it rejoined?