well all i can say is that I think sharpening the rockwell was more luck than good judgement....so Bill it worked...lol...
I intend to get him something decent but not to go nuts as he accepts all things that are free, being scottish he is an expert at this...
So the question is this...what do i get the old man as a razor, it will need to be quite stiff and a reasonable size at least 7/8th,6/8th at a minimum and of course something I would use....hmmm

I guess I will wait till i get home and give it to him for his birthday and then he can please himself, and not hurt my feelings...lol

ok I need to get to norway to go back offshore so I will see you all in a few days time ...cheers boys, simon