Thread: Is it really that easy to chip a blade?

Hey guys,

I recently got a new 5/8 razor from SRD which I have shaved with 4 times with great results. However, I noticed today that my straight has a small nick in the blade catching my strop. Now I know I haven't dropped it or misused it. The only thing I can remember is I very slightly bumped it on the sink. So, my question is, are the carbon blades really that easy to put a nick in? Also, for those that are proficient in honing, what is a good starter set to fix this problem (nick in the blade)? I was thinking the norton 3 piece set. If you have a prefer method for honing can you provide a description or link? Thanks for your help in advance.

Yes,, it really is that easy Remember the very fine edge of the bevel or "Fin" is measured in fractions of a Micron on any razor made of any steel not just carbon..


The Norton set or the Naniwa Super Stone 1-3/8 are probably the most reccomended becasue there is more info out there on using them and so much help on here for them..

Plus we know they work and how they work

If you are thinking of either then you want to spend some time reading and watching in this thread the techniques in here work for both

http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...on-2012-a.html

A razor is the quintessential example of leading with your jaw. A razor especially its edge is an oh so fragile thing. Hitting the sink, tap etc. would definitely put a chip in it.

Thanks guys for the fast response! I will pick up the 3 piece set and let you know how it goes when I fix the edge. I was reading one of Lynn's articles and from that he said the 4K should fix the small nick. So, hopefully I won't mess it up haha. In the future I will be more careful not to bump the razor on anything.

Yes! Str8 razor blades are that fragile as the edge and a lot of the lower part of blade can be very thin, thus making them very easy to chip or crack.

A while back I bought a Hess 6/8 at a very reasonable price. In the process of cleaning with Mothers I didn't pay attention to the amount of pressure I was applying until "Ping", then it was too late. Yep, cracked the blade! I took a closer look and notice the majority of the blade was very thin. I still have the scales..................

Unfortunately they really are that easy to chip. My mother-in-law can chip a blade just by looking at it hard...

Regards,
Neil

Ahh yes! I have heard of chips occuring as simply going down the basement stair with razor in hand. Tiny changes in elevation, I suppose.

If yo purchased it from SRD have you contacted them? I would see what they might do since you should be due a honing. Obviously this is a repair not a honing but they are magicians and very nice

if its your only razor save the money and send it to someone to fix, simple refresh is ok for inexperience ,, but I don't know that I would try a repair just yet ,, plus a lot cheaper than a set of hones for one razor ,, just my opinion good luck tc

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Ahh yes! I have heard of chips occuring as simply going down the basement stair with razor in hand. Tiny changes in elevation, I suppose.

To be fair Tom while I did fall down the steps with an open razor in my hand, the razor & myself survived blemish free.



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