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  1. 09-25-2015, 11:46 PM #1
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    Default Dorko Steel restoration.

    Found this at an antique barn in Bobcageon, Ontario.
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    Not in bad shape really, rust not to deep into the etching yet but still quite aggressive around the broken pivot area.
    Engine46 stepped in and graciously sent me some never been pinned Dorko scales and some complimentary nickel rod as well.
    Cleaned up the blade by hand with electrical tape covering the non rust affected areas of the blade. And I'm pretty happy with the results.
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    My first Dorko, and while I don't normally go for round nose razors, I do like the look of this one in it's new suit.
    Just need to hone it up and go for a test shave. Temper and thinness of blade have me excited. Good Solingen steel here it feels like, with minimal edge damage surprisingly.
    Thanks for looking.
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    Ya Mike, well done my friend! I'd be throwing that on my face for a few shaves before I switched to another. Excellent, excellent razor!!
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    Very nice, Mike! I think those black scales complement the etching nicely.

    Let us know how it shaves.
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    Wow - two Dorko's - that is a superb find, super hard steel, hopefully won't cause too much hair pulling getting an edge on those....congrats!
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    Nice work, Mike and kudos to Steve for sharing those scales. Slick black with inlay is hard to beat, IMO.
    I would think you might find those round points are just fine!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phrank View Post
    Wow - two Dorko's - that is a superb find, super hard steel, hopefully won't cause too much hair pulling getting an edge on those....congrats!
    That's the same Dorko in old damaged red, then new black scales phrank. I do have a second Dorko, but it's one of those 444 blanks and I have yet to find a blanchard grinder to borrow to do it a proper grind. So it waits in the wings.

    Thanks for the comments gents, I will be giving it a few good tests and expect to love the results as much as my Bokers. Edge and blade profile reminiscent of them, but dare I say maybe thinner?
    The logo in the etch matches the inlay spot on which I couldn't have planned for but am delighted to appreciate.
    Super nice of Steve to offer up such nice, unused scales.
    Can't say often enough how it's the gentlemen on here, your collective knowledge, wit, grace and generosity that sets this site apart.
    It seemed to take mere minutes on the 1k to clean up the edge. My bevel is almost set.
    Cheers.
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    Nice restoration, dude! What's the beautiful background? Ceramic?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matheus View Post
    Nice restoration, dude! What's the beautiful background? Ceramic?
    If I may, I am pretty certain it is a Canuck tablecloth!
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    Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
    If I may, I am pretty certain it is a Canuck tablecloth!
    Nailed it Tom.
    It could be covering ceramic though? hehe. But it ain't either..
    Thanks though.
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    I love an easy clean restore job I somehow have not picked up a Dorko just yet...but I am sure that will be changing soon! Nice find
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