How should I cut this 8/8????

[JCitron]

So I tried my luck on ebay and failed. I picked up a 8/8 Rebeson that had some chipping figuring at worst I'd lose 1/8 or so, well the chips all have cracks. The upside is it was only 14 bucks down the tube. So here is where I'm at, do I remove the 3/8ths or so and have a 5/8ths blade with skewed geometry. Or should I try removing the back part of the blade and have a short 8/8ths? All suggestions and criticisms welcome.

Just in case it wasn't obvious, the black line is what I'm thinking of doing. I plan on using a dremel, do you grind the thing into shape or should I use a cutting disk to remove the majority of it and then grind it into shape?




Update: I added a red line to the pic that shows the crack.

[FastEdge]

I don't think cutting away the back of the blade is a very good idea.

I would not do it. I have removed chips like those from blade and have very nice, albeit smaller, usable razors. If you are not sure how to go about it there are tons of people here who are just waiting to help.

If you don't feel like losing an 1/8 of the edge, sell it to someone here who can do something with it and focus on getting what you want instead. Seriously, don't destroy such a nice blade. Hell, I'll buy it if you are interested.

[JCitron]

Fastedge: Sorry I wasn't more clear, while the chips are only 1/8 or so, the cracks extend another 1/4 inch into the blade. I would have to hone it from an 8/8 down to a 5/8.

So the question is do I want a normal length 5/8, or a short 8/8.

[ben.mid]

Personally, i'd grind the heel out.
Nathan (ndw76) Recently sent me this blade with a whacking great chip as he hadn't the tools to do anything with it.
I've only got as far as grinding it out, but i think it works.

[mbhodges]

I would grind it out. I have had 2 razors like that. I have ground them out similarly but not such a defined angle more of a broad arc. I like them both and the fact that they are shorter helps me shave under my chin and in the neck area.

[JCitron]

Thanks guys. The picture drawing is just a really rough idea. I personally like the way Ben did it in the pic he posted. When I get time I'll sit down with a sharpie and play around with designs on the blade.

I'm excited about this now. I put off any further restores until we move into the house next month, so it looks like I'll have to wait.

Did you guys use a cutting wheel to remove metal first or is that too risky? Should I just use the grinder on the dremel to do the whole job?

[FastEdge]

My apologies. I guess I didn't understand your situation.

That being the case then there really isn't much to lose. Grind away.

[ben.mid]

Due to the tools i have available (largely carpentry) I used a belt sander with a sharp, fresh belt & had water on hand to keep it cool. I think it blends in ok as it flows with the thumbnotch.

[JCitron]

Darn you people and your real tools. I have a vice and a dremel. Hmmmm, maybe this is the excuse I needed to get one of those dremel holders......

I agree Ben, I looks natural the way you did it.

[Kees]

Maybe a silly suggestion: how about only removing the chips and leaving the crack as it is?