what do the number on Derby blades mead?

[NewGuy]

Hi,

On my Derby blades there number on both sides of the blade near the corners. 1, 2, 3 and 4. What do these mean?

Thanks.

[rabidpotatochip]

Official word from Derby is that they're part of the manufacturing process.

My theory is it's part of quality control.

[NewGuy]

Official word from Derby is that they're part of the manufacturing process.

aaah I was waiting for a reply as I was just going to go shave now.

Thank you :D

[NewGuy]

I have just re-read my original post and the grammar is appalling lol.

[Bertilak]

Hi,

On my Derby blades there number on boht sides of the blade near the corners. 1, 2, 3 and 4. What do these mean?

Thanks.

Maybe it's like a fortune cookie and you should bet those numbers in your local lottery?

Actually, that question has been asked here before but I don't remember a convincing answer. (Mine above might actually be the best!) Perhaps bringing this up now will bring it to the attention of someone who really knows.

Or maybe there was a good answer I just missed and someone can repeat it here.

[scottydoint]

1 for the money, 2 for the show, 3 to get ready, and 4 to go!

[OldSaw]

You're supposed to mark off a number with a Sharpie marker every time you shave. After marking off all the numbers, throw the marker away and get a fountain pen. I think that's how it goes. :lol:

[Bertilak]

See what I mean about convincing answers?

[rabidpotatochip]

See what I mean about convincing answers?


Official word from Derby is that they're part of the manufacturing process.

My theory is it's part of quality control.

*cough* Link (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=469354&postcount=28) *cough*

[Bertilak]

*cough* Link (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=469354&postcount=28) *cough*

I guess that (along with your "theory") is the most convincing answer but I note that "part of the manufacturing process" doesn't really say much. I mean, the whole blade is part of the manufacturing process. The real question becomes what part? Your theory sounds reasonable but not authoritative.

[rabidpotatochip]

I guess that (along with your "theory") is the most convincing answer but I note that "part of the manufacturing process" doesn't really say much. I mean, the whole blade is part of the manufacturing process. The real question becomes what part? Your theory sounds reasonable but not authoritative.

Of course it's not an authorative theory, I don't work for Derby. :tongue:

Edit: Just to get pedantic for a moment, the blade is actually the result of the manufacturing process. To flesh out my theory for you, it's very easy to say "there was an issue with point #1 on that last batch" rather than saying "the top left corner". The thing is, I'm just a guy on the Internet so any expertise I may have is effectively nullified here.

[Bertilak]

Of course it's not an authorative theory, I don't work for Derby. :tongue:

Edit: Just to get pedantic for a moment, the blade is actually the result of the manufacturing process. To flesh out my theory for you, it's very easy to say "there was an issue with point #1 on that last batch" rather than saying "the top left corner". The thing is, I'm just a guy on the Internet so any expertise I may have is effectively nullified here.

Agree 100% -- I was just rattling your cage a little. Sorry! :thumbsup:

[handlebar]

[QUOTE=OldSaw;1057765] throw the marker away and get a fountain pen. /QUOTE]


Yes!!!! :thumbup1::thumbup1::thumbup1:

Fountain pens built the world one nib at a time!

Jim

[rabidpotatochip]

Agree 100% -- I was just rattling your cage a little. Sorry! :thumbsup:

Just so you know, Mrs. Chip lets me out on weekends. :lol:

[DunEdinRanger]

Official word from Derby is that they're part of the manufacturing process.

My theory is it's part of quality control.

Don't be fooled by Chip's answer. They are there to help you align the blades with the earth's magnetic pole for maximum shaving efficiency.:tongue_sm

[rabidpotatochip]

Don't be fooled by Chip's answer. They are there to help you align the blades with the earth's magnetic pole for maximum shaving efficiency.:tongue_sm

Shhhh. If you tell everyone I won't be able to buy these blades for cheap. :tongue:

[OldSaw]

Don't be fooled by Chip's answer. They are there to help you align the blades with the earth's magnetic pole for maximum shaving efficiency.:tongue_sm

That was supposed to be a secret. Thanks a lot.

[wwoof]

There are four people on the assembly line that sharpen 1/4 of the blade. 1 passes to 2 then to 3 then to 4. The do really fine filing on each segment then the 5 guy puts the wax paper around it....and so on.

Labor intensive.:wink:

[RichGem]

all the above are lies and fabrications. in fact, the numbers, when properly decoded, indicate the exact date and time of the coming shavepocalypse. Be scared. Be prepared.

[rabidpotatochip]

all the above are lies and fabrications. in fact, the numbers, when properly decoded, indicate the exact date and time of the coming shavepocalypse. Be scared. Be prepared.

I thought they were just a reminder for the combination on your luggage.

[Bertilak]

Hey! What happened to NewGuy? Did he fall overboard while we were horsing around?

:oops:

[RichGem]

I thought they were just a reminder for the combination on your luggage.


lol. nah.. I bought new luggage after the last time my combo got revealed in a b&b thread.

[RichGem]

Just so you know, Mrs. Chip lets me out on weekends. :lol:

but only to roast ducks, bake cookies, and fix computers.

[D.Irving79]

derby makes mead? :w00t:

where have i been?


:lol: