Thread: The Butchered Blade

Originally Posted by Srdjan

Thanks guys.

The hone wear has been conceiled with sanding and polishing, that's why I said you can't really tell.

I agree, it will be some work, IF the owner wants me to do it. As it is, I couldn't even establish a good bevel.. did maybe 100 strokes on my Nani 1K.

I hope you could see from the photo above, I tried to follow the line of the spine in my sketch and that's why the low point is closer to the toe. I also don't want to disturb the toe width very much, because I'd like to keep the position of the notch and the proportion as much as possible. I might move it slightly though... I would definitely measure at the toe and try to keep the same width down the length of the blade.

Anyway this is all theoretical for the time being, it's not even sure that I'll get to it. As I said, the owner may decide not to bother and I will not do this much work for free. I said I'd hone it for free, but this is not a simple honing job, as it turns out. Come to think of it, perhaps I'll offer an exchange... a shave ready blade, for this monstrosity Just to get me some practice LOL.

We are not necessarily here to benefit an 'owner' .
Doing this for fun, Nothing else.
If you want to restore razors with us, fine. Making money? Figure it out before you do.
Not really a 'business' thread.
JMHO

Originally Posted by MikeB52

32T, as Tom said, a lot of stab rework for sure to try to get that divot blended out. The rest is cake. Will be a nice shaver. I have one that's a lil gem still..Like almost a 4/8 now little, but still a good edge.

I hesitate to bring up the word Knife... But for example I picked up a 50 cent 2 1/5 bladed Boker pocket knife this last week also. It won't become my EDC but will become a good little carving/tacklebox blade. It has notches along the stab similar to the chip on the pipe blade.

If I round out the chip to relieve stress areas will it still be to unstable and crack?

Great to see so much going on! I want to comment on them all but that was like 4 pages to catch up on.. so I picked a few, probably too late but eh, its okay, any advice has been given and given well.. so I'll just jabber a little. Hehehe

Originally Posted by Matheus

Hi, gents.
I finished the working on the Rodgers.. ..snip.. .. I'll post as soon as I have the chance.

Looking forward to seeing it Matheus! Your work on fixing those scales was inspirational and informative.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Not yet. Have not had time to go find some!


Great advise! I like to work on a DMT. Breadboard the ends at an angle till you get them about right, Then a bit more, swooping till about a smooth smile. Try to leave the belly alone as much as possible by lightening up on it.
High-angle hone it on the DMT like a knife, swooping. The add 3 layers, lay it flat ... ... ...

Tom, I think there is a need for a honing workshop meet in your area... hint hint... February would be a good time, after the crazy holidays... I'm sure the Gents will travel from afar to learn the subtle techniques of honing... I'll be one of the wide eyed students! .. no pressure.. I'm just saying..

Originally Posted by engine46

That's how I get chips & uneven bevel out most of the time..................high angle hone on DMT, swooping at the same time.

Okeedokee, before I leave, I fired up the compressor & it felt good to get out in the garage again after being down all that..

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Glad you are starting to feel better Steve! The Barbersori... sweet! That should be a fun project, looking forward to seeing the tang work.
After getting the Searsasori back from Tom I realized that it is perfect "as is" with a naked tang.. the work he did in grinding was exceptional. I have no doubt you will make that blade beautiful again too.

Originally Posted by yotebuster1200

The hammer is a 5 Oz tack hammer, and I had the same thoughts about the handle. I think it will look pretty good when I get done with it. We shall see.

Nice hammer! Been seeing all you guys with these fancy hammers and I'm feeling the pangs of jealousy course through my veins! Hehehe
That is a cool idea about the fixing of the bent tang.. very cool. I never thought about it.

Thanks for the great read guys! My idle hands are itching to work... soon, soon.

Are you down in Texas, MikeT?

Originally Posted by 32t

If I round out the chip to relieve stress areas will it still be to unstable and crack?

If you relieve all of the crack, it won't reoccur. Can choose to go with an arc all the way from mid stab to the leading edge of the damage, or just dress out the damage and have a bit of a notch at the heel using a jewellers rat tail file or dremel.
I'd go for the arc myself, fwiw.
Cheers.
And yes to agree with Tom's post above, this thread is about the work, not gettin paid. Trades, swaps and gentlemanly loans not withstanding. Would be a good project Srdjan, I hope you complete it.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

We are not necessarily here to benefit an 'owner' .
Doing this for fun, Nothing else.
If you want to restore razors with us, fine. Making money? Figure it out before you do.
Not really a 'business' thread.
JMHO

Appreciate the opinion, of course, but I'm not in it for the money at all. I edited that last post, just to be clear. I did say when I first posted, this isn't mine... yet. I just took it to attempt to hone it as a favor and then the ideas started coming, but perhaps I shared too much too soon? Sorry if that came across wrong.

Gotta keep it to the workshop. Srdjan! Not really as much opinion as reminding us. Not a place for advertising.
Unless it's FREE!
Please carry on!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Are you down in Texas, MikeT?

I'm not in Texas yet. Have been trying to get family to take turns caring for father at the longtime family home.. to no avail. They are too busy. So working on selling his home and getting him into a good place with care. My little atomic family (well we have one on the way, it's a girl we found out today) will be moving. I want Texas, SWMBO wants Florida. ... ... ...
That said, I'm usually highly mobile and live to travel.
If there was a meet... I would be there.
Until February I'm a busy bee. At that point I will be able to go.

Originally Posted by MikeT

I'm not in Texas yet. Have been trying to get family to take turns caring for father at the longtime family home.. to no avail. They are too busy. So working on selling his home and getting him into a good place with care. My little atomic family (well we have one on the way, it's a girl we found out today) will be moving. I want Texas, SWMBO wants Florida. ... ... ...
That said, I'm usually highly mobile and live to travel.
If there was a meet... I would be there.
Until February I'm a busy bee. At that point I will be able to go.

Skipped last year. Nobudy took it over, I reckon in March I will do another. Big fun. Looking forward to it!

I'm there! Oh yeah!
As we get closer to that time, pm me with info on what I can bring or chip in to help make it come together...
Anything, just no strippers. Lol