Thread: Too Much Pressure

Sanding the only 15/16 razor I own and notice something on the blade. If it was there before I didn't notice it. Hair line just in front of the stabilizer. Probably wouldn't hurt anything, but now it will stick out like a sore thumb to me. Must have been using too much pressure near the edge.

Pressure while sanding is not necessary, at least not enough pressure to flex the blade. That does not mean that it was or wasn’t from sanding. I have found cracks in blades while sanding and there is no way that I had used that much pressure. That fine of a crack is unlikely to effect the shave. Any means of removing the crack is pretty extreme and I do not think it is a wise choice. I hope you get used to it and just let it be and use it as is.

Looks like a big bummer. Sorry to hear it.

Originally Posted by RezDog

Pressure while sanding is not necessary, at least not enough pressure to flex the blade. That does not mean that it was or wasn’t from sanding. I have found cracks in blades while sanding and there is no way that I had used that much pressure. That fine of a crack is unlikely to effect the shave. Any means of removing the crack is pretty extreme and I do not think it is a wise choice. I hope you get used to it and just let it be and use it as is.

Yeah, the crack doesn't seem to have any give to it and the space right in front of the stabilizer isn't what would touch your face anyway.
Whether I did it or not, it was disappointing. I guess it is the OCD because stuff like this just keeps nagging me. I'm going to clean it up some more, hone it, and see where to go from there.
Maybe I'll find a deal on another one somewhere.

I'll chime in with a possible explanation. I have noticed over a lot of blades that occasionally the grind next to the stabilizer/ shoulder is a bit deeper than the rest of the grind of that diameter. I am working on a blade that is showing that at this time. The only way do I see it is while using a small mold makers' slip-stone that is flat along its length to assure a flat grind cleanup.
It is more common on 1/4 and half hollows, especially those ground on a single wheel or those which had a cleanup single wheel grind pass before polishing.
JMO, YOMV
~Richard
PS often, also, there is a non-parallel grind to assure the shoulder/ first, larger diameter, grind is deep enough to clear the blade's heel.

Indeed, Geezer has hit upon it, I think.
That old razor was reground a long time ago from a wedge.
The grinder likely got things too thin as he was creating the stabilizer.
They did great on some....Some, notsomuch.

On the thin ones.

I often make a 'Pillow' of folded paper-towel under the hollowed-out middle of the blade to support it as I sand/polish.

Also, any chips in the edge can cause a crack as putting pressure anywhere.

Be certain to hone/breadboard the edge even and dull before sanding. FME

Originally Posted by Geezer

I'll chime in with a possible explanation. I have noticed over a lot of blades that occasionally the grind next to the stabilizer/ shoulder is a bit deeper than the rest of the grind of that diameter. I am working on a blade that is showing that at this time. The only way do I see it is while using a small mold makers' slip-stone that is flat along its length to assure a flat grind cleanup.
It is more common on 1/4 and half hollows, especially those ground on a single wheel or those which had a cleanup single wheel grind pass before polishing.
JMO, YOMV
~Richard
PS often, also, there is a non-parallel grind to assure the shoulder/ first, larger diameter, grind is deep enough to clear the blade's heel.

Thanks for the insight. That makes me feel a bit better about messing it up if it already had issues!
I thought it looked like an unusual blade shape for that size, but it makes sense if it used to be a wedge.

I looked at the groove in front of the stabilizer and it definitely looks deeper on one side to me. I guess everyone was too busy 'Celebrating' the hollow ground to just appreciate a good wedge!

Thanks again Richard.
Why is there a Bruno is always right emoji, but no Richard/Geezer is right one?

Given a life, everyone is right at least once!
Glad it helped you understand the problem.
~Richard