Thread: Can I salvage this ding

I accidentally hit the point of my blade on the bottom of the sink during a rince. Is there something I can do to fix this or do I need a pro? The ding catches the towel when wiped. Thanks

I guess it's technically considered the toe of the blade

Can't answer that without you describe your tools, skills, and experience.

Oh wait, can be inferred from the question. So I say send it out, or start learning.

Personally, I could fix it no problem. Wouldn't be my first trip down that lane. Just going to lose a bit of metal out there sooner than later.

Bummer, but honestly,

I would chalk it up to a lesson learned and send it out to a pro for honing.

It won't be a problem for them to take out that nick and get you back up and running and you'll be sure to have shave ready blade to get back in the game. I did the same thing the 1st week I was shaving with a straight. If I were you, I'd also switch to wiping the blade off on a towel or sponge on the counter. One less thing to worry about.

Hope that helps,

Regards,

JC

If it is just the very tip I would not worry about it. You could just 'mute' it but if it goes further into the edge I would send it out. I am guessing you do not have the experience nor the tools to hone razors.


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That dink might spell trouble for your strop if it is catching on the towel

Thanks for the understanding and the tip, JC.

Originally Posted by Mephisto

If it is just the very tip I would not worry about it. You could just 'mute' it but if it goes further into the edge I would send it out. I am guessing you do not have the experience nor the tools to hone razors.


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That dink might spell trouble for your strop if it is catching on the towel

Thanks Mephisto. I was concerned about my strop as well.

It sounds like you should send it out. It isn't a big ding. It looks new, do you have a free redone?

Originally Posted by cmmoore628

I accidentally hit the point of my blade on the bottom of the sink during a rince. Is there something I can do to fix this or do I need a pro? The ding catches the towel when wiped. Thanks

First and Foremost, Please add where you are in this Wide World!! There may be help just down the block or across town! You Never Know!!

With that said, if the ding is catching on cloth it WILL scratch your strop!!!

After you've upgraded your profile you may be out of the woods! Or if you don't have a 'Get out of Jail Free' card (free honing from the seller) send me a PM!

Originally Posted by cmmoore628

I accidentally hit the point of my blade on the bottom of the sink during a rinse. Is there something I can do to fix this

Yes take your washcloth and toss it over the faucet, if you drape it right you can still rinse the blade and the washcloth will keep you from dinging the razor...

Figured you already got advice on honing hehehehe