Thread: Great Grandfather's Case/Temperite - Restored

My father and I spent some time together in his wood shop this weekend restoring my great grandfather's Straight Razor. Not bad way to start Spring Break.

First attempt at a straight razor restoration.

Before. Scales warped and shrunk. Resting on the piece of Purple Heart we made the scales out of.


After. Burnished purple heart scales finished with 4 coats of tung oil. Used the original wedge and spacer in the center pin. Polished blade and re-pinned.


I'm pleased with the result and had a great time in the shop with my dad.