Broken straight razor? Here's what you do with it

[Absintheur]

Some years ago I made this from a broken straight razor that belonged to my grandfather. One scale was missing and the tip of the blade had a chip. I reground the tip and mounted it in the handle using brass discs to finish out the handle ends. This is without a doubt the best patch knife I have ever owned or used. Kept sharp and it can perform double duty in camp as well!

 

[sixgunner455]

That's pretty cool!

 

[bobby.t]

Neat use for the broken blade, but I'd be scared to use it on anything harder than...I dunno, soft leather?

I would think that with the thinness and geometry of the blade, even taking the best care of it you could you'd still end up destroying the edge. Then again, I handle my straight razors like they're made of glass.