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Thread: My first restoration.

  1. 03-31-2014, 07:21 PM #1
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    Default My first restoration.

    A friend gave me this blade to restore for him and to hone as well, I have do neither before and its been over a year since I last used a straight.
    The blade is a wedge 6/8, Sheffield steel, Bird&Co.
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    I decided not to take too much steel off the razor so as to keep some of the weight still there, as you can see some pitting still evident, but I kinda like that.
    I was happy at how the micarta came out for my first attempt. the copper and perspex was just some stuff I had lying around so I decided to use them as the spacer, saves throwing stuff out lol.
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    Good job and congratulations on being successful in 2 firsts at the same time. You are very daring sir.

    Welcome back to SR shaving as well.
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    I really did the copper and micarta combo with the squared off handle. Good job sir!
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    Nice looking restoration really like the copper.
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    Very nice, the copper is a great touch.
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    Thanks for the kind words.
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    I like the color or the copper, Nice contrast.
    I may just have to try it out.
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    Very nicely done !!
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    I agree, the copper looks awesome!
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