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    Question Pitting at the Edge

    I just picked up a razor off of Ebay. It could be a nice one, but has some pitting that extends down to the edge. I realize that one would have to see it, but generally, is this something that can be fixed or is this razor a total loss? Thanks!

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    Without pictures it is hard to say. It is possible to hone past the pits. Does it look something like the before picture on this one?

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    Well, that's encouraging. It doesn't look nearly that bad. Thanks! Maybe I'll send this one to you Ken.

    Jordan

    EDIT: I doubt I could get pictures clear enough to show the damage.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jnich67 View Post
    Well, that's encouraging. It doesn't look nearly that bad. Thanks! Maybe I'll send this one to you Ken.

    Jordan

    EDIT: I doubt I could get pictures clear enough to show the damage.
    That would be fine. I'll bring that puppy up to speed for you.

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    Great. I'm waiting for one more to arrive, then I'll be in touch.

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    if the pitting is deep enough to remain after the hone, you may have an issue. even microscopic pitting close to the edge can give you a less-than-desirable serrated bevel. i'm having this issue with a boker red injun (pics gone the way of the crash. i'll repost when i finish the project). i've removed all the rust, and smoothed things nicely with 0000 steel wool and maas, but upon 15x inspection, my bevel is still pitted. i am going to try honing the edge back a mm or 2 and re-examine.

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