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    A friend of mine has some old razors that belong to his grandad but were not protected from the elements very well. Think this blade can be made shave worthy again?




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    I don't see why not. You'd just have to grind the tip to make either a barber's notch or a spanish point. Careful not to let it heat up too much and ruin the temper. I think this should be here though: The Workshop

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    I dont know... Before you go crazy, maybe try seeing if you can set a clean bevel

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    I agree .. If u can set a bevel then go crazy..
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    Great, thanks. I'll get one of the Admins to move this to The Workshop.

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    honestly I doubt it the rust at the cutting edge often hides cracks and can often lead to cracks if not already there during restoration... sometimes u can get lucky though

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    If you want the Dr's opinion I think his email is gssixgun@gemstarcustoms.com

    If you have the skills to try to set the bevel, go for it...if you're new to straights I'd send it to Glen (user gssixgun) or another member who offers restoration services over here: Member Services - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

    I know I'd like to see it restored

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    The best strategy is to sand with wet-dry 3M paper so you get bright shiny steel. Not
    polished but clear steel. This removes places where bacteria and junk can hide on the
    blade and lets you get it sanitary.

    Next hone the blade... It will need to have the bevel reset and then a progression to an edge
    that you can shave with.

    No power tools.

    This will expose pits, cracks and other hidden problems that you need to
    know about.

    If the edge turns out to be a good one then you can continue sanding
    with finer and finer grit and eventually polish the steel as much as you like.
    If this exposes intolerable cracks, pits and worse you did not waste
    a lot of time (and money).
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    Yeah, dont think I have the skills to set the bevel though I may take niftyshaving's advice and sand down to good metal and see what's there before I have someone spend their time and his money on a razor that wont shave.
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    What's the razor's make?

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