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    My gut reaction is yes, I should be worried. But I'd like a second opinion before I do anything.

    This is blade 1, taking another look at it, the pits might not run deep enough to pose a problem. I dunno about that one.

    http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...f/DSC01372.jpg


    This is blade 2. Looks not so good.
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    http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...f/DSC01375.jpg
    http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...f/DSC01376.jpg
    http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...f/DSC01378.jpg
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    Leighton do you have a low grit stone like 500 or below???

    Here is what I do on stuff like that, before I waste my time on a bad blade...

    Two-three layers of tape, put the edge on a low grit stone and using pressure I go 10-20 laps hitting the entire edge... Stop look closely at the bright steel for pitting and the swiss cheese effect....

    How far up the blade you take this looking for clean steel is your decision

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    Why does the blade get pits? Is it a forging defect or something like a chemical etching?

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    Looks like toast to me but I could be wrong and I hope that I am.
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    Use a low grit hone or sandpaper and go after it.

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    Do like glen says. If there are only one or two little spots where the pits show up in the edge it should still shave comfortably. If there are more than a few, you'll either have to hone back past all the damage or cut your losses and move on to another blade.

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    Not really on topic, but would like to know what type of microscope and magnifications used. thanks


    Quote Originally Posted by Leighton View Post
    My gut reaction is yes, I should be worried. But I'd like a second opinion before I do anything.

    This is blade 1, taking another look at it, the pits might not run deep enough to pose a problem. I dunno about that one.




    This is blade 2. Looks not so good.



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    Quote Originally Posted by paco View Post
    Not really on topic, but would like to know what type of microscope and magnifications used. thanks
    Sure paco.

    Its a Bel Omo 10X and the closer shots are a 20x. Had to use a Mag Lite LED to get enough light on the blade for the 20x so you guys could make out the picture.

    edit: Some close up pics of the first blade. It doesn't look too bad, I'll probably give this one a shot. Looks like only 1 or 2 pits would cause any real problems in the distant future.

    http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...f/DSC01376.jpg
    http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...f/DSC01378.jpg
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    Quote Originally Posted by jmueller8 View Post
    Why does the blade get pits? Is it a forging defect or something like a chemical etching?

    Take water + soap + years = rust = pitting

    Just water would probably cause it to, but being totally unscientific I think the addition of the shaving soap worsens things...

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    Add skin and maybe a bit of blood from weepers or worse. That is why I strop after I shave as well as before. I like to make sure I remove any micro gunk that may be imperceptible to the naked eye yet still be in the bevel.
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