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03-20-2015, 11:49 PM #1Senior Member
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Nathaniel and Robert Dodge (N&R Dodge c. 1835-1862) 7/8+ Wedge
Here’s a real beauty, and an absolutely stunning shaver that came to me via a close friend here on SRP… Thanks Again Andrew!
Not quite 15/16 inches wide this made for the Military (as evidenced by the military unit markings on the scales) was made sometime between 1850-1860 when Nathaniel and Robert Dodge began selling cutlery in addition to their main business which was horn pressing and hafting. When Nathaniel withdrew from the firm in about 1862, the business became Joseph & Robert Dodge.
The before pictures show the condition of the razor before restoration, and even though the scales were quite iffy I decided to restore those along with the blade rather than opting for a new set of scales. The razor was finished in a two-tone: high polish on the tang and spine and a polished crocus finish on the blade face, with brass pins and domed brass washers.
So …I hope you like it as much as I do!
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03-20-2015, 11:58 PM #2Senior Member
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Holy crap Mike . You out did yourself ! And that ain't easy :<0)
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03-20-2015, 11:59 PM #3Senior Member
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Stellar work! The two-time polish is near.
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That is a stunning job! great SAVE!
How did you save the scales?Wolfpack34 likes this.
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03-21-2015, 12:04 AM #5Historically Inquisitive
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Once again very nice work Mike, Enjoy!
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03-21-2015, 12:10 AM #6barba crescit caput nescit
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Beautiful - I'm blown away it's the same razor, after seeing it I now know it was meant to be sent to you....great job!
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03-21-2015, 12:51 AM #7Senior Member
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Thanks Jerry! I appreciate it. It shaves like that Greaves of yours...wonderfully smooth!
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03-21-2015, 12:56 AM #8Senior Member
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Thank you! I love the 2-tone finish...I'm glad you like it as well. Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings
The scales were sanded up to 12K grit after the bug-bites were repaired. Then polished with Brown and Blue polish and finally Maas. I'm glad you like it! Originally Posted by ChopperDave
That is a stunning job! great SAVE!
How did you save the scales?
Thank you Martin...I always await your comments and they are always appreciated. Originally Posted by Martin103
Once again very nice work Mike, Enjoy!Leatherstockiings likes this.Lupus Cohors - Appellant Mors !
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I can't thank you enough Andrew. It really is a wonderful razor and it was a fun project...notwithstanding all the time it took for me to finish. Originally Posted by Phrank
If you can dig up that post of Hirlau it would be way cool. You're the best my friend!
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03-21-2015, 01:02 AM #10barba crescit caput nescit
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No worries, that piece of American history belonged in the US of A, and who better to resurrect it than a veteran - you did a stunning job on the restore and for me, bringing these old beauties back to life and "shave ready", to be used again, is more than half the joy I receive from this fantastic hobby. Originally Posted by Wolfpack34
I can't thank you enough Andrew. It really is a wonderful razor and it was a fun project...notwithstanding all the time it took for me to finish. If you can dig up that post of Hirlau it would be way cool. You're the best my friend!
Great work brother!
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