Thread: I think I'm gonna cry...

Originally Posted by ScoutHikerDad

These chopped off razors remind me of that most infamous of all SRP threads, "Project Coochie Razor."

ah... the venerable coochie razor.....

I didn't have the nerve to send an offer on this blade of $13.75 for fear of it actually being accepted for this Wade and Butcher, even though the cracked blade and hacked apart tip was quite compelling. Here's a pic of the crack, the listing has the others pics...you can buy it now for....$500.00!!!

Antique Wade Butcher Sheffield Butcher Straight Razor w Case | eBay

Originally Posted by Bram

I see you like a challange

I would think that this hobby could indeed be a hazzerd to the resporatory system, yesterday I craped a lot of white stuf from an old horn handle, God knows what type of fungy where in there

quick question though, how would you treath old horn scales? with wood I use walnutoil but with horn I've no idear...

Oh, yes. Yes indeed, I like a challenge!

Horn scales are pretty easy to care for. They polish with Mothers or Maas or Flitz or whatever polishing compound you've got, then you can just wipe'em down with a little mineral oil or neetsfoot oil from time to time. It's one of the least fussy scale materials out there.

Originally Posted by Bram

quick question though, how would you treath old horn scales? with wood I use walnutoil but with horn I've no idear...

Many of us use neatsfoot oil.

Originally Posted by pfries

Many of us use neatsfoot oil.

Agreed, Neetsfoot is oil of choice for horn. UNLESS you want to do CA or epoxy repairs. Do all repairs before you oil!
Stuff does not stick to oiled surfaces. The reason for oil!

Originally Posted by Magpie

I didn't win it. Somebody else decided it was worth 3x what I did. To Each Their Own

We talked it up too much :<0) I'll have to remember that trick next time I drink and bid

Originally Posted by Phrank

I didn't have the nerve to send an offer on this blade of $13.75 for fear of it actually being accepted for this Wade and Butcher, even though the cracked blade and hacked apart tip was quite compelling. Here's a pic of the crack, the listing has the others pics...you can buy it now for....$500.00!!!

Antique Wade Butcher Sheffield Butcher Straight Razor w Case | eBay

Looks like a good candidate for a carving knife, but not at that price XD

ok, so I'm going to look for neatsfoot oil, thanks

500 bucks for a cracked blade,.... if that thing sells I'm going to charge rediculous prices for my blades and go on holidays :P