$14 dubl duck, Wise Purchase?--Lots of Pics

[LiveOak]

Well, I posted a couple of days ago about a dubl duck that I saw at a flea market for $14. The consensus from responses was that it was a great deal. Now, looking at it, I am not so sure. I would appreciate some advice.

Overall, the razor is in really good shape. The issue I have is that the blade seems to curve inward toward the middle. Does this look to be a problem? If so, is it something correctable? Hopefully, the pics will give you an idea. Thanks for any responses.

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[Slartibartfast]

It can still be saved, is just going to take some time on the hones and you will lose some blade width.

[ouch]

That's a nice project.

[Hair apparent]

So now, when you go back , you can say it will cost you about $60 to remove the frown from the blade, you would really like it, but $74 seems a lot for a razor, would they take $8?

There is very little surface rust that I can see, the scales seem to be in good shape and the double duck inlay is in great shape. I think it is worth picking up and sending to one of the honemeisters on this board for a little corrective work. if you decide not to purchase it, please let the board know where the market is, so someone else can maybe try to get it.

[LiveOak]

I already bought it, but to be honest I didn't quite know what to look for. I did notice the blade defect, but I hoped it would be fixable. I am glad to hear that it can be corrected.

I'm fairly new here, and I am aware that there are several good people on the board. Any suggestions as to who I might contact?

[Bayamontate]

Send it to LarryAndro, he'll make it right.

[Granaura]

Send it to LarryAndro, he'll make it right.

THIS!! Message Larry! There is a post somewhere on here where he make absolute magic with a frowning razor!

Do not fear! That razor will be snazzy! :thumbup1:

[LiveOak]

OK, I contacted LarryAndro...nice guy and he replied immediately. He linked me to a thread with pics of another frowning razor much worse than mine that he repaired. Wow! He suggested that if I wanted to get the razor polished and cleaned before I sent it to him for honing that would be best.

Can anyone point me to a member in that direction? Polish the blade and clean the scales, then off to Larry and I should have a very nice razor.

Thanks for all of the help!

[Granaura]

You get any advice yet? I'm wondering what this one will look like!

[Slash McCoy]

The frown is promnent but not too bad. You are only gonna lose maybe 1/16" of the blade width. You will end up with quite a nice razor, indeed.

By all means, polish first, before honing. Any damage to the edge is inconsequential, since the current edge is to be removed.

[danjared]

If you're interested, I can clean that one up for you for free, just pay shipping each way. PM me if you're interested. I'll be gentle with it.

[honed]

If you're interested, I can clean that one up for you for free, just pay shipping each way. PM me if you're interested. I'll be gentle with it.
Now there is an offer you shouldn't refuse :thumbup1:

[LiveOak]

Danjared, I sent you a PM. What a nice offer!

Once polishing is done, LarryAndro is going to get it.

Great group of people on this forum!

[Buckler]

What a great place, cant wait for the finished result.

+Sz