Thread: Regrinding Services?

I have recently acquired an old wedge-blade which I believe needs to be reground. (The spine and cutting edge combine to cover nearly 25% of the sides of the blade.) While the only thing particularly special about the razor would be its age (circa 1770?), I have actually grown quite fond of it, and would love to facilitate its continued active service. Does anyone know who does this in the US?

Thanks!

I would recommend contacting Joe Chandler via [email protected].

He has a grinder and knows how to use it.

http://www.rosscutlery.com/

For 16$ it's a nice deal...

Nenad

What?! Op! Why I..........

WHY are you regrinding a razor of that age?

If you can get a shave edge on it, as is, my philosophy is, go with it!

BUT, I guess it IS your razor.... The above posts lead you to the right sources...

(Sigh)

C utz

That's CHEAP. Now I know where to send that small Taylor's wedge lol. Thanks for the heads up

While Ross Cutlery's web-site states the cost is $16, upon calling them, I was informed that the cost is $22. That still doesn't seem terrible.

As for why I wish to have the razor reground:
I am not able to get a shaving edge on this piece at present, and upon investivation under magnification, it appears that some genious along the way decided to sharpen it at a different angle. It appears that I would have to hone most of the tiny remaining concave away in order to get to the point of a being a practicle shaving edge.
Believe me, if I did not believe it was necessary in order to use the razor, I would not be looking to have it reground.

-Michael P. Jackson

I'd send it to Joe. It'll come back shave ready.

Gary

Would that be Joe Chandler, or Joe Lerch? I could certainly drop him a message and see what he thinks. The scales on this razor need some work, but I think I want to try to tackle that part myself. I have done detail work of assorted types, with assorted materials, and think I would really enjoy that part of the work. I think on this particular piece, I will try to restore the current (original) horn scales to the greatest extent possible. I hope to eventually get into custom work (on newer razors), but at this juncture school keeps me so busy, I simply haven't adequate time to dedicate to such an undertaking. Does anyone have a suggestion for where to acquire brass pins at a fair price?
By the way, Gary, I also share your love of pens.

here is an ebay auction for 1/16" brass rod stock, the same stuff a lot of us use for pinning. The seller also sells 1/16" nickel-silver rod in case you prefer to go that route.

If you also need washers, check out www.microfasteners.com and look for the #0 brass washers. #0 wide may also be of interest.

Originally Posted by garythepenman

I'd send it to Joe. It'll come back shave ready.

Gary

Agreed. I've heard from Joe Chandler that the regrind service from Ross Cutlery promised a shave ready blade, but did not deliver. I'm expecting a few regrinds from Joe and from what I've seen... Well Hot Damn! I'll post pics when I've got them in my hands!