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    Bongo, I like Union wedges because they're smooth silent shavers. Hard American steel. On top of that the green with gold accents looks pretty awesome!

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    The original Spike was basically gone. So what I did was to take a Spike from my collection and modify it to match the shape of the original razor.
    I had to adjust the length a bit. The spine was way too thick as you can see by the distance from the bottom edge to the lettering on the shaft. I also had to thin out the tail quite a bit as well to match the shape.
    Once this was done I polished the blade, shaft and plated it. On this razor the plating is only on the shaft /tail area.

    On the Wedge it covers the shaft/tail and continues across the spine and around the tip.
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    And here is the before of the Golden Wedge.
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    Union Cutlery Co of Olean, NY later became KABAR. It was one of the few "old line" American houses that stood the test of time. Still in operation today and owned by CUTCO.

    The biggest majority of the old cutlery houses went down with the depression and never came back.

    Beautiful restores by a truly talented craftsman and artist.
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    Josh - I have changed my mind and I would like to have that Gold Aro back. If it makes it easier for you, I will pay the postage.

    Nice job! Really looks great.

    Regards - Walt
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    Quote Originally Posted by Walt View Post
    Josh - I have changed my mind and I would like to have that Gold Aro back. If it makes it easier for you, I will pay the postage.

    Nice job! Really looks great.

    Regards - Walt
    I'll overnight it to you with a 50lb weight in it! Hahaha!

    Thanks Walt.

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    Here's a shot of the three of them together at home.
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    In an era when big chunks of steel seem to rule the market the shot of those 3 sleek beauties is really refreshing. Beautiful work.
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