Thread: Microscope picture 10X power of a micro chip on a used rasor.

Hello:
This is a follow up to my initial tread on 1 feb. 2012 when I requested help dealing with non visible micro chips on a straight razor edge. I have carefully read all the posts and watch some of the suggestive videos. So, I started working on a used razor Benz (Solinger Blade) that I friend of my found it in an antique store in Indiana. I have worked on the edge using the 4K wet stone, but when I look under the microscope at 10X power I can see a substantial chip (invisible to my eyes). I have taken a photo the blade section in questions using a microscope with a camera and I am including it this message. The balde steel appears black and you could probably can tell the area with the long chip. Should I continue honing the blade with the 4K and be more patient or go to another stone, etc? I am hoping to learn more about inserting files so the quality could improve. Once again I look forward to your helpful advice.
Sincerely,

Swicth 59

I am in the process of learning how to send attachments. So I am hoping to get the indulgence of your patience. Here a picture of my newly acquire used Benz Solinger razor blade segment which contains a chip (invisible to the naked eye). I started working on the micro chips using 4K wet stone with some of the advised from distinguish members of this forum. Any suggestions how to get rid of this wide chip? Back to 1K? or Stay with 4K, or bail out while you still hook to the line in a C-130........

Thanks for considering my request and I hope I inserted this attachment right.

Swicth

Attachment works fine.
I'd be down to 1k on that, from a time perspective. Maybe a layer of tape on the spine is a good idea at this stage too.

Hey, thanks for letting my know about the attachment and the advise.

No probs. You may get a few votes for the 4k too

I will keep am eye for it. How is the summer so far. It is a little cold in Indiana.

Awfully wet & low to mid 20's Celsius. Not much of a summer so far but at least the drought is over . Seems cold all over north of the equator.

If the 1k is available, use it, get the chip out and the bevel set as quickly as possible. After that progress up the grits and shave!

Winter in Missouri has never been better or warmer, bring on the global warming, I am liking it! The one thing we need is moisture, it has been too dry.

Thanks for all the advise. Yes, we had the Super Bowl last week and the weather was extremely pleasant.

Another vote for either the 1K or the 4K from me. I think at that level either would be fine, although of course you'll need more time on the 4K. I actually prefer the higher grit for that kind of thing though, as sometimes I think the 1K can exacerbate an edge that likes to get chippy. Depends on the hone, of course.

The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain.

James.