Thread: Greaves

Fortunately the owner didn't want to remove the age and patina this razor developed over its life. So a minimalist approach was taken on the blade to clean up the rusting and not go for the mirror finish.
The main focus was to duplicate in Black Horn the original scales in all their nuances and have it look as if it was a well cared for blade over its lifetime. The original wedge was used as well.
It's a surprisingly heavy blade.
Glad he didn't want G10 or Micarta as this is just a beautiful blade to hold and see in person. Call it a faux frameback,, a rattler,, whatever,, I just call it cool to hold a piece of history.

classy black horn on a minimalist blade restore is a nice touch, lookin good!

Very nice. I am glad they didn't want a mirror finish on because that is one that I think deserves to look its age. I love the look of the straight scales.

I'm very excited to get this razor back, Mark is always a gentleman and his work is impeccable!

Wow-Just a stunning blade.

A beauty. I agree with not over finishing that one, and the scales are very well suited.
I see why it's so heavy, that is a very thick spine. A unique blade.

Absolutely the right approach to reconditioning this blade. Let the blade do the talking

It's comforting to know I'm not the only one who can hear razors talk. I was worried there for a while. The worst is when they come limping into my shop pleading " Help me!"

Very nice work indeed !!

Very cool indeed.