Thread: 2 big Rustic Sheffields

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Thanks to all, Gents. I sat upon these for a long time deciding how to proceed. Some razors are pretty bad with rust and pitting.
Those can be reground, satin finished, etc. Some have improper scales or some which are too far gone. They can be replaced.
These were not too bad and since I do consider these to be an investment toward my collection, I wanted to keep their good traits while lightly improving their bad ones. I have seen so many in this condition with the scales lopped off, replaced with something not nearly accurate, and the blade sanded and buffed to oblivion. The value goes down the drain as a collectible as that is done. The history is also erased. There are too many in bad shape out there to use as a custom canvas, IMO.

I love making something from nothing, but as I begin with an actual something, I try to refrain from doing too much. Just me

JMHO This should be put in the Wiki...YMMV

Great job, Tom. I love of the way they look vintage, yet well taken care of.

A quality piece of restoration, Tom. This is the proof that sometimes less IS more.

Those are a couple of nice old razors Tom...Real beauties!

I'm sooo jealous, I love those razors.

As always Tom, Masterpieces!! I'm always jealous of your razors.

As always beautiful job

They just look perfect...great job...just warms my heart to see a couple of beauties like that back in the line again - awesome job as always!

Nice work Tom very nicely done two fine looking Wade & Butcher choppers.

Massive, beautiful blades Tom. You certainly did them justice. They sure have character!!