DeHaven Razor discussion

[Dave in KY]

Thought I would start this thread and post my attempts at resurrecting my DeHaven razor to use status. I have seen at other forums in old threads where some have pulled out using pliers (On the No. 3 razor) the blade and slid in an injector blade. Unfortunately for me my attempt to do this because of it being rusted in place even using WD40 ended in the blade breaking. I'll regroup at some point but may have hit a wall with this blade until I find acquire another victim DeHaven blade to try. It's a shame as I'd really like to give this cool old razor a try at least.

 

[Spider]

Love the look of it. So is that piece the blade, or just a blade holder. I'm pretty confused about the whole thing right now. Don't recall seeing these ever, before yours.

 

[Dave in KY]

Love the look of it. So is that piece the blade, or just a blade holder. I'm pretty confused about the whole thing right now. Don't recall seeing these ever, before yours.

It is supposed to be a 1 piece blade that clips on. Side 1 and 2 are embossed on each side. You were supposed to shake it and the movement back and forth would sharpen it or at least that was the idea. Obviously these rusted as they laid around so people have sought ways of modifying as I will continue to. This is the #3 DeHaven and there are others that have a flip top like a Gem. If you can get the blade part free and pulled out of a #3 they say you can slide in an injector blade to the groove and be good to go. Unfortunately if the blade snaps as it did for me the piece in the groove will prevent the new one from getting in. I'll tinker with it some more but may be back to square 1. I'll do a video when I get a chance to show the movement etc. better.

 

[Spider]

Thanks. I did a little bit of searching, and found several different models..... yours is the best looking one of the bunch! Hope you get it to work for you.

 

[uacowboy]

that is a very interesting/cool razor. i wish you luck in your work to get it back in shaving shape!

 

[The Monkey]

Cool razor Dave. Can I suggest you reach out the the Famous Captain Murphy. He is incredibly cleaver with these type of things.

 

[Gagi]

Thought I would start this thread and post my attempts at resurrecting my DeHaven razor to use status. I have seen at other forums in old threads where some have pulled out using pliers (On the No. 3 razor) the blade and slid in an injector blade. Unfortunately for me my attempt to do this because of it being rusted in place even using WD40 ended in the blade breaking. I'll regroup at some point but may have hit a wall with this blade until I find acquire another victim DeHaven blade to try. It's a shame as I'd really like to give this cool old razor a try at least.
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First time seeing this. Cool, but would think before trying it

 

[Dave in KY]

Thanks. I did a little bit of searching, and found several different models..... yours is the best looking one of the bunch! Hope you get it to work for you.

Thanks KJ. I'm actually surprised as I figured you had one. You seem to have all the cool old razors

that is a very interesting/cool razor. i wish you luck in your work to get it back in shaving shape!

Thanks Kyle but it may be beyond my abilities or at least available tools

Cool razor Dave. Can I suggest you reach out the the Famous Captain Murphy. He is incredibly cleaver with these type of things.

This is sound advice I wish I had thought of before I broke it. I'll email him and see if he's willing to give it a shot.

First time seeing this. Cool, but would think before trying it

I figure it can't hurt to at least give it a try

 

[Spider]

I'm actually surprised as I figured you had one. You seem to have all the cool old razors

I do have a Shake Sharp, which uses a similar system to keep the blade refreshed.

 

[Dave in KY]

I do have a Shake Sharp, which uses a similar system to keep the blade refreshed.

See my point

 

[GearNoir]

Can’t tink it out with a chisel and mallet?

 

[Dave in KY]

Can’t tink it out with a chisel and mallet?

That's my problem. I would want to use those. Tiny tedious things and my attention span aren't compatible

 

[ShawnF]

Mine looks like it is a bit different than yours.




I was able to trim off a GEM blade and use electrical tape on it to fit mine.



Not sure if that is something that may work in yours, but looking at the blade design you have I'm thinking not.

 

[Dave in KY]

Mine looks like it is a bit different than yours.
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I was able to trim off a GEM blade and use electrical tape on it to fit mine.

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Not sure if that is something that may work in yours, but looking at the blade design you have I'm thinking not.

No, it's a different monster but that is a cool one. I've seen the adapters that have been made for that model though. Nice Shawn

 

[Dave in KY]

Cool razor Dave. Can I suggest you reach out the the Famous Captain Murphy. He is incredibly cleaver with these type of things.

Reached out and still not heard anything back. Got impatient and tried a few ideas I had..................Back to waiting to hear from the Captain and wondering about his name being Murphy...........

 

[HMan]

Keep Dave away from the tools!

 

[Dave in KY]

Keep Dave away from the tools!

Slipped and you can see the cut from the tip of my nail all the way back and thru skin.........just a flesh wound

 

[ShawnF]

 

[MelC]

This is an old thread but I just got a DeHaven Model 3 with a broken off blade in the holder. I soaked it in WD-40 overnight then used a vice grip to pull the blade straight out from the blade holder. Don't wiggle blade up and down because that just breaks it off. I will try an injector blade or somewhere I saw mention of stacking two half blades in the holder.