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taz575 Crack near the toe on old... 06-08-2014, 12:48 AM
Hirlau Post a pic Taz,,if you... 06-08-2014, 12:54 AM
JimmyHAD Like John said, stick around... 06-08-2014, 01:03 AM
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Hirlau Hang in there for a... 06-08-2014, 01:27 AM
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    Default Crack near the toe on old razor...fixable?

    I have an old razor from my great uncle, it's just labeled "MAGNETOSTEEL" or "MAGLETOSTEEL". It looks a little wider than a 6/8, round tip, but there is a crack in the edge up the blade around 3/16" tall and 3/16" back from the toe. It is worth it to regrind the toe back to just past the crack? It would be solely as a user. I have access to variable speed belt sanders so I won't overheat the edge.

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    Post a pic Taz,,if you can,,,let the restoration guys have a look it it.
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    Like John said, stick around for the resto guys to tell you the correct info, but post a photo if you can. Makes diagnosis a lot more certain.

    Here is a thread where you can see what can be done, just for example ;

    http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...esthetics.html
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    I think I should be able to shorten this one up to use! Checked out that post above and mine wouldn't be quite as short.

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    Hang in there for a while,,,someone will come along with a good suggestion.

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    May do a rounded toe or straight toe? If it can be done and not hurt the blade, I will prob go ahead and do it. Very Very little hone wear on it at all, everything else looks good.

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