WetShaving

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This is a community of enthusiasts, hobbyists and artisans who enjoy a traditional wet shave: brush, soap, and safety or straight razor. We are a part of the WetShaving community found on Reddit, Discord, and IRC.

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How do I pull a silicone-glued knot? (sub.wetshaving.social)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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So, I got excited, and didn't anticipate well how profound the knot would sit in the handle. The knot is glued in with silicone (maybe a little bit too much), and I would like to rescue both knot and handle without damage.

The general advice is: You can just pull it, but Nature has gifted me with the grip strength of a 5 year old child. I have tried it. It simply doesn't move. Since there are a few chemically and physically knowledgeable people here, my question is: how do I get the knot out, when (my) brute force just does not cut it?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Thanks a lot for your very thorough explanations! 🙏

I hope I'll be able to extract the knot with the help of steam and heat - otherwise, I'll go with your jig!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

You're welcome! Best of luck and definitely try breaking any perimeter adhesive. It is crazy how much of an impact that second gluing surface can have.