Thread: Amputation is The Only Rescue!

This "Barber's Pet" was thrown in with two other razors I bought off a co-worker, a couple months back. He made his money back on the first two, so just gave me this one with a big crack near the heel (that he didn't see initially).

I figured it would be good practice for trying to salvage a cracked blade. I can't be butt-hurt if I break an already broken, and free, razor!

Before.




Amputation proceedings.






Smoothing out the rough bits.




The amputation was rather nerve racking. I did it with a knock-off Dremel cutting disc, and a beat-up Skil brand electric hand drill. Free-hand. Lol.

I smoothed it with the same drill, free-hand, with a name brand Dremel bit used for sharpening.

Now, I would like some opinions on how I should proceed in shaping the shank? I am leaning towards a wonky Kamisori for the finished product. Probably going to give the new heel more of a slant. Can't put metal back, once it's removed!

Should I smooth the stabilizer, and put some over-sized jimps on the side? Might be a nice addition for grip. Or should I just reduce the width of the blade at the stabilizer even further, to an even and flowing handle?

Here is a concept grip/hold. Kind of. Not easy to hold like a kami with the scales still attached.