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  1. 07-22-2015, 10:24 PM #1
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    Cool JA Henckels #14...

    This is a beauty that I just finished for a good friend, with a 'minimalist' approach... . I kept it as close as I could to an original finish with minimal sanding done with very high grit, and then a progression of polishes ending with a leather wheel impregnated with lead. Fortunately although there was quite a bit of rust especially around the tang near the pivot and the dual jimps, there was minimal pitting.

    The scales are original Bakelite, and were extremely discolored to what I can only describe as a green/tan baby poop color...Yuck! After a bit of work they restored beautifully.

    And what an outstanding shaver! I love the #14 Henckels...reminds me of a Filarmonica, and I couldn't tell the difference between the two

    Hope you like it!


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    Brilliant work. You brought the 14 back to life.
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    Wow
    Great job.

    Most would not have bothered.
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    awesome overhaul love it
    great save
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    Looks sweet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lz6 View Post
    Brilliant work. You brought the 14 back to life.
    Thanks Bob! I know you like the "14's"...this was easy to hone and really took a fantastic edge.

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    Wow
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    Most would not have bothered.
    Thank you Dave...although honestly the scales were the worst part. The blade itself was really all there under the surface. I just tried to maintain and salvage an original finish.

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    awesome overhaul love it
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    A razor rebirth is a beautiful thing! Praise be to thems that can. #14's kick ass.
    Pretty smokin' razor holder also.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WW243 View Post
    A razor rebirth is a beautiful thing! Praise be to thems that can. #14's kick ass.
    Thank you WW243...and you're right: #14's do kick ass!
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    Nice work, Mike! I had 2 to work on. sadly one wound up having a crack in the blade. One shot left! Nice razor.
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    I brought one razor to work with me this last shift so for the last 21 that has been my blade. I cannot say enough good things about a Henckels and I do love my 14. You have done a fantastic job breathing life back into that blade. Someone else will have the great shaves I just enjoyed for the last 21 days. Congratulations to both of you!
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