Thread: Breadknifing Queries

Originally Posted by ionthejester

Anyway, to the questions at hand:
- Is breadknifing this blade the solution to the chip and crack in it?
- Can a blade be breadknifed too thin?
- Does grind type limit the amount a blade can be breadknifed?
- Is it possible to make this blade usable or is the best I can hope for a polished blade with a crack in it for show?

If this blade is breadknifed down to 8/16 (4/8 ... not sure what measurement to actually use for the nomenclature) would that be an issue?

No matter what, I am going to use this razor to at least try some rust removal and polishing techniques. I would like to formulate and attempt a plan to make it more than just an exercise in making metal shiny.

First Welcome to SRP!

I am in no way an expert so I will just comment on what I can the pros will be here shortly to undo any harm I cause.

- Is breadknifing this blade the solution to the chip and crack in it?
In a word yes followed by resetting the bevel, the chip would be no problem that crack is pretty long though and will greatly shorten the razor

- Can a blade be breadknifed too thin?
I have seen razors go as small as 3/8 but these are too light to be used as shavers good for legs,goatees, and detail work though

- Does grind type limit the amount a blade can be breadknifed?
I would say more like the heel,tang,and spine stops you

- Is it possible to make this blade usable or is the best I can hope for a polished blade with a crack in it for show?
Again no expert here, looks like it might be done as far as a shaver but again could make a nice detail razor. Also depending were it is on the length of the razor you could just cut it off at the toe and have a short but normal width razor (if that made any sense)

Hey don't knock getting a razor shiny it takes alot of work and is skill unto its own. I suggest getting some sand paper and MAAS and get it all shiny and see were your pitting is at before you decide to try and salvage the blade as a razor. Also because you gotta buy all the hones you need to get a razor sharp.

Also try your hand at re-pinning the scales it is another inexpensive but worthwhile skill to learn.

I commend you for your wanting to learn a new craft and wish you luck on your endeavor. Let us know how it turn out.