10-10-2016, 04:20 AM
If you switch a knife out from your left hand to your right each time you use it, will it increase the life of the edge? Don't know, but I think the idea of flipping is that in some way you will use the edge more evenly. Unless you're really paying attention, I think that would be mostly random chance. And if you do pay attention, you could use the blade just as evenly by just watching to make sure you turned the razor evenly when you shave in the first place. MHO
If some of us think it is worth it, though, who am I to discourage them? I just think it's a lot of bother for 3-5 cents.
If some of us think it is worth it, though, who am I to discourage them? I just think it's a lot of bother for 3-5 cents.
10-10-2016, 07:24 AM
I think you brought this idea up just to make me ponder
and slowly go insane ...... too late.
But honestly, I have thought about and tried to see if theres any merit to it, but I lacked the patience and or the attention span. I'm with the others; blades are relatively cheap and I go to a new one.
That being said, go for it.


But honestly, I have thought about and tried to see if theres any merit to it, but I lacked the patience and or the attention span. I'm with the others; blades are relatively cheap and I go to a new one.
That being said, go for it.
10-10-2016, 07:37 AM
(10-10-2016, 06:12 AM)TheLegalRazor Wrote: I've never done it or thought it would have any benefit. However, I only use blades once, so I don't have to concern myself with extending blade life.
Ricardo, I have found that some blades actually get smoother after 1-2 shaves. I get a minimum of 10 with my Wizamet Iridium Super blades.

10-10-2016, 08:29 AM
No it will not. Razorblades are V grind as opposed to single bevel grinds found on some knives ( the LE offered here, traditional japanese kitchen knives) chisels and woodplanes. When you shave both edge bevels are equally worn. Flipping would actually be detrimental as the blade alignment to razor has been set (think high performance auto tires that have 'scrubbed' in to their position).
10-10-2016, 11:19 AM
(10-10-2016, 07:37 AM)celestino Wrote:(10-10-2016, 06:12 AM)TheLegalRazor Wrote: I've never done it or thought it would have any benefit. However, I only use blades once, so I don't have to concern myself with extending blade life.
Ricardo, I have found that some blades actually get smoother after 1-2 shaves. I get a minimum of 10 with my Wizamet Iridium Super blades.
I've been really impressed with the longevity of my Wizamet Super Iridium blades as well. After a shave or two they settle in an just seem to stay sharp forever. I just recently tossed one out that I shaved 16 times with. Pretty impressive to me for a DE blade.
10-10-2016, 11:53 AM
(10-10-2016, 11:19 AM)merkur man Wrote: I've been really impressed with the longevity of my Wizamet Super Iridium blades as well. After a shave or two they settle in an just seem to stay sharp forever. I just recently tossed one out that I shaved 16 times with. Pretty impressive to me for a DE blade.

10-10-2016, 03:57 PM
I hand strop all my DE blades and flip some after two shaves; Med Preps, IPs and GSBs. These will give me another 1-2 shaves depending on number of passes and touch ups I do. Other blades are used for 2 shaves and don't get flipped. Does flipping blades have an effect on longevity? Idk, but it's what I do.
10-10-2016, 05:52 PM
I flip but don't know if it does anything. My Astra sp have 1&2 on one side and 3&4 on the other. But as I was thinking about your question and picturing the blade cutting down the hair. I don't think it makes a difference. My reasoning is that your shaving with the tip or point of the blade not the bevel of the blade. If it were shaving with the bevel edge or wedge then I can possibly see flipping as a possible advantage. Just my opinion and don't know if my logic is correct. I'm not the sharpest blade in the pack. ?
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