Thread: fixing a bent toe...

Greetings Gentlemen. I just received this razor from an ebay bid...

the pictures were unclear but I took a chance anyway. well when I received the razor the toe of the blade has a "J" shaped bend in it like it was dropped on tile or used to pry open something. The only camera I have is my phone and I have been trying to get a clear picture. This is the best I could come up with.



not sure if any of these will be helpful but I am looking for advice on the best way to fix the bend. I have a 1000, 4000/8000 and a 12000 grit stones to work with. I have never tried to repair a blade before and am looking forward to trying it out just not sure where or how to start. The bend is up high enough that I dont think I want to run it on the stones as it may put a big gouge in the stone? I welcome your suggestions and experience. Thanks.

Good thing the bend is quite tiny. I would simply hone past it on a bevel setter, you might be able to get ahead start on it with a DMT card or a diamond file. It is going to be a tad tricky. I would expect if you try to bend it back it will snap and you may run a crack making it worse. There is a small risk of there is a crack hiding there. Give it a good look with a loupe before you do anything.

Thank You RezDog. I was wondering if heating it just a bit to try to bend it back but Im not sure with the metal being so thin. I will look at it threw a loupe tomorrow to check for cracks, as it is Michelob time here in NY.

You'll risk damaging the blade's temper with heat. This is why Dremels are so frowned upon for beginner's undertaking minor razor restorations.

Gotcha. Kinda figured but needed to ask. Thank you Speedster

I too had bought a razor on ebay and got a bent tip. I comlained and got a refund. He didnt want the razor back. I tried to bend it back in shape and the tip snapped off. Its now in the to-do box. Trust me, just file or grind the bend out. Looks like you could just make a rounder point. Mine was square. Good luck.

To OP,
The best thing you could have done is ask first, which you did.

I often think back to the many times in life that I was afraid or too proud to ask..and the poor results of that not asking.
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~Richard

I've had a couple with those, I believe I grinded the out sticking part flat with my dmt and then honing as usual

Thank You fella for your advice. I do not have a dmt plate do you think the 1000 grit will take it out?

You can tape the edge for the first part and whittle down the bent part, then pull the tape and blend it all together.