Razor Scraper Debate- Long Handle vs Short Handle

[captjoe06]

Can anyone advocate as to the virtues of a long handle razor scraper vs a short handle one for cleaning bowls, and if there's a better alternative, list it?
Please and thank you.


Long Handle One



Short handle one

[RottiGuy]

I like the short handles, i find it easier to work with and to keep the right angle...

[Speedster]

I like the short handles, i find it easier to work with and to keep the right angle...

Agree. Shorty 2 - long 0


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[Kneab]

I like short. Better control over the sharp edge and safer for the user I believe.

This is what I use. It closes itself sometimes if you push too hard, but it's really quick for blade changes. I change out blades alot when scraping out a kettle. I got it at Ace Hardware for $5 and it's made in the USA.

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[WNC]

I like short. Better control over the sharp edge and safer for the user I believe.

This is what I use. It closes itself sometimes if you push too hard, but it's really quick for blade changes. I change out blades alot when scraping out a kettle. I got it at Ace Hardware for $5 and it's made in the USA.

searching for 1 18" straight lip twist ash pan.

I use one similar to this ^


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[Harbormaster]

A small ViceGrip is better than any of those.

Just my $.02.

[kettlebb]

I use the exact one Kneab uses. It does the job.


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[Cellar2ful]

I have both short and long handle. I like and use  the long handle the most. The long handle is extremely rigid. I find the only flex is in the blade itself.  When dealing with hard, baked on, encrusted residue, I get less hand fatigue.  With the shorter handle one, it requires more use of the fingers to hold it.  The longer one can be gripped like a  fishing rod or axe handle.  It allows you to exert more pressure at the blade (scraping point) with less use of hand strength. I found extended use of the shorter handle scraper caused my finger joints to ache.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002JN34E/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1   (long handle)

https://www.amazon.com/Titan-11031-Scraper/dp/B000HYL1B6/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1485705690&sr=1-1-fkmr1&keywords=short+handle+titan+razor+scraper

[JDD]

I mostly use a shorty.

[Neil_VT00]

I've always used a short one. This one works well for me:
https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tools-12031-Razor-Scraper/dp/B000OEDQQW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1485717147&sr=8-3&keywords=razor+scraper

[toolhead]

I like short. Better control over the sharp edge and safer for the user I believe.

This is what I use. It closes itself sometimes if you push too hard, but it's really quick for blade changes. I change out blades alot when scraping out a kettle. I got it at Ace Hardware for $5 and it's made in the USA.

searching for 1 18" straight lip twist ash pan.

this....had one on the workbench and used successfully.

i start with a plastic 1.5" scraper to get the soft mess off and then razor scrape the fun stuff.

[pbe gummi bear]

No handle. Gives me way better control of the razor

[Troy]

both long and shorts have their pros and cons.
I end up using a mini needle nose vice grip most of the time.

[Vwbuggin64]

I like short. Better control over the sharp edge and safer for the user I believe.

This is what I use. It closes itself sometimes if you push too hard, but it's really quick for blade changes. I change out blades alot when scraping out a kettle. I got it at Ace Hardware for $5 and it's made in the USA.

searching for 1 18" straight lip twist ash pan.

I use one similar to this ^


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[TD]

I have one of the little short silver ones like @Kneab. It works ok, but thet red Tekton looks really nice and would give good control while being comfortable to grip. I have used mine to remove paint from the porcelain. Trick is to fire up the kettle and get it hot and it peals off like tape. Lot less messy.