Thread: Can it be saved?

I just got a Case Temprite wedge with what is an almost virgin blade. The reason I say its almost is because I think someone tried using a dremel with an engraving bit on it and lost control, multiple times. There is now a bunch of squiggly lines along the edge and they are quite deep, probably the same as moderate pitting. The pictures make it look like corrosion, but the rest of the blade is untouched. So is there any way to save a blade with such deep marks along the edge?

From the pic that looks more like a restoration done halfway.....

It looks as though somebody began the polishing and found deep pitting under some rust and stopped working right there....

As to whether it can be saved ??? it is really hard to tell from pics, but looking at just the edge I am going to guess (only a guess) that no, this one might be shot.....

The pitting all over that blade especially at the edge is the killer for that blade. I'm with Glen on this one. You might get lucky to find an even edge when honing but you might be spending days honing and losing half the width of the blade. Not worth the effort and risk.

I say run it under a magnifier and see how bad the pitting is.

If the pitting at the edge is not that bad it could be saved. I worry about the back edge though with that long line of pitting. It could be shallow, it may not. Have a look and let us know.

I am always hopeful that a blade can be saved.

As stated already, it's not worth the effort, but it might be of use for someone who is looking for the effort, such as a newbie who is looking for a razor for honing practice.

The only thing that MIGHT save it is the fact that it is a wedge. Eventually honing might reach past that pitting.

If the scales look good, you might have yourself a $5 razor there!

Thanks for the input guys, I'll just chalk this up as a bust. Its a shame though, it looks like a nice blade, the pictures don't do it justice. As thanks, if anybody wants to try their hand at salvaging this they can have it, otherwise I'll save it for honing practice.

Originally Posted by 5370H55V

I'll save it for honing practice.

That is a great idea... who knows you might find an edge there, Pics never tell the whole story...