Thread: Is there a way to fix a warped edge on a straight razor?

Hello,
I am new here and was wondering if there's a way to correct a warped edge? I have an old Cracker Jack straight razor that is warped a little about a half inch from the tip and the warp is about a 1/4 of inch or so long. The razor is in very nice shape and is shave ready thanks to Lynn but,
being warped, it dosen't shave very well. It "skips" over areas when I shave with it. The part of the edge that is not warped shaves real nice. Any advice would be great!! Thank you!!

Probably not, you run the risk of breaking/damaging the blade if you try to 'bend' it back.

I just want to see what the masters have to say on the matter.

Good luck,

Enjoy the ride.

Thanks for the reply Ironsidegnr!! I definitlley don't want to break it.

I also have a dovo with a slight warp at the tip, likely from a drop. So i have been thinking about this as well. Although i can sharpen and shave just fine. The sharpening is a little difficult however, what i do is not change tape after the course stone so that the tape shapes in such a way that the edge remains in contact with the stone. Odd but it works. Also when i strop i have to kinda rock the razor from heel to toe,so i can strop all the edge, found that out after a while cause when i shaved the toe felt like it wasn't stopped while the rest felt good.

I've thought about a very slowly progressing clamp to straighten out the edge. giving the metal time to bend and adjust.

Anyway I'd be interested in any ideas about straightening the edge. Without risk.

Originally Posted by 111Nathaniel

I also have a dovo with a slight warp at the tip, likely from a drop. So i have been thinking about this as well. Although i can sharpen and shave just fine. The sharpening is a little difficult however, what i do is not change tape after the course stone so that the tape shapes in such a way that the edge remains in contact with the stone. Odd but it works. Also when i strop i have to kinda rock the razor from heel to toe,so i can strop all the edge, found that out after a while cause when i shaved the toe felt like it wasn't stopped while the rest felt good.

I've thought about a very slowly progressing clamp to straighten out the edge. giving the metal time to bend and adjust.


Anyway I'd be interested in any ideas about straightening the edge. Without risk.

Thanks for the reply!! I was also thinking about doing that but, I was wondering if I could to apply some heat to the razor while clamping it. I don't know if this would help or not. I can't really shave with mine too much, it leaves patches of hair where the warp is or isn't depending on which side of my face I am shaving. It's a shame too because the razor is nice and sharp!!

Originally Posted by 111Nathaniel

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I've thought about a very slowly progressing clamp to straighten out the edge. giving the metal time to bend and adjust.

Anyway I'd be interested in any ideas about straightening the edge. Without risk.

The edge of a razor is hardened, high-carbon steel. It will take years to change shape under clamping pressure (if it _ever_ changes).

You'd have to push it just past its "elastic limit", and wait for the micrograins to re-align. It will be a long wait.

Charles

The edge of a razor is hardened, high-carbon steel. It will take years to change shape under clamping pressure (if it _ever_ changes).

You'd have to push it just past its "elastic limit", and wait for the micrograins to re-align. It will be a long wait.
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