Classic American Steel: 15/16 Torrey 'Big Boy'!

**Gipson** · 10-17-2015, 07:34 PM

As always, great job.

**Wirm** · 10-17-2015, 07:55 PM

Outstanding ! I like those conical washers btw. And yes American blades are undervalued/appreciated but that is fine with me .

**Leatherstockiings** · 10-17-2015, 08:07 PM

Mike, I seem to remember you liked to finish honing Sheffield razors on a coticule and then a Thuringian. Do you have a preference for Torreys and other American blades?

**WW243** · 10-17-2015, 08:19 PM

I'm swelling with pride for American razors

And as always Mike, admiring your work.

**petercp4e** · 10-17-2015, 08:23 PM

Being that I was born and raised in Worcester, Ma. that kinda tugs on the 'ol heartstrings. What an absolutely beautiful restoration. I have been looking for that "special" Torrey for quite some time now and am coming up short. Now I know that at least they are out there and there might be a glimmer of hope.
Until I find mine...Enjoy yours!

Pete <:-}

**ChopperDave** · 10-17-2015, 08:48 PM

Nice job Wolf. Not a nick or scratch on that cat.

Beautiful job on the razor. Stunning.

**Wolfpack34** · 10-17-2015, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by Gipson

As always, great job.

Thank you Gipson...I always look forward to your comments.

Originally Posted by Wirm

Outstanding ! I like those conical washers btw. And yes American blades are undervalued/appreciated but that is fine with me .

Appreciate it Wirm. And BTW... I'm with you on American razors. They were some great steel producers back in the day, and the more American razors I work on and hone up the more my appreciation for them grows. I restored a vintage CHALLENGE razor for Andrew a while back and it was one of the nicest shavers to ever touch my face. So...like you I say to those that don't get it about vintage American steel: Great...More for me!

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Mike, I seem to remember you liked to finish honing Sheffield razors on a coticule and then a Thuringian. Do you have a preference for Torreys and other American blades?

On this one...and almost every American razor...I usually finish on a very hard Nakayama JNAT after going through the 1-12K Naniwa progression. Probably just habit but I really do like the edges it produces on the harder American steel.

Of course...my Eschers work just as well after the Naniwa's.

**Wolfpack34** · 10-17-2015, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by ChopperDave

Nice job Wolf. Not a nick or scratch on that cat.

Beautiful job on the razor. Stunning.

Thank you Dave! I'm looking forward to seeing that Anchor of yours...

Originally Posted by petercp4e

Being that I was born and raised in Worcester, Ma. that kinda tugs on the 'ol heartstrings. What an absolutely beautiful restoration. I have been looking for that "special" Torrey for quite some time now and am coming up short. Now I know that at least they are out there and there might be a glimmer of hope.
Until I find mine...Enjoy yours!

Pete <:-}

Thanks Pete...keep looking patiently and you'll find it.

Originally Posted by WW243

I'm swelling with pride for American razors

And as always Mike, admiring your work.

Thanks Bill! Great to hear from you. I love me some American razors!

**sashimi** · 10-21-2015, 09:12 PM

That is an awesome restore. Clean and beautiful. I think that's the biggest Torrey I've ever seen. Great, now I want one too.

Thanks for sharing. This one made my day.

**Wolfpack34** · 10-22-2015, 05:54 AM

Originally Posted by sashimi

That is an awesome restore. Clean and beautiful. I think that's the biggest Torrey I've ever seen. Great, now I want one too.

Thanks for sharing. This one made my day.

Thanks Sashimi!

Thread: Classic American Steel: 15/16 Torrey 'Big Boy'!

LinkBack

Thread Tools

Display

The Following User Says Thank You to Gipson For This Useful Post:

The Following User Says Thank You to Wirm For This Useful Post:

The Following User Says Thank You to Leatherstockiings For This Useful Post:

The Following User Says Thank You to WW243 For This Useful Post:

The Following User Says Thank You to petercp4e For This Useful Post:

The Following User Says Thank You to ChopperDave For This Useful Post:

The Following User Says Thank You to Wolfpack34 For This Useful Post:

The Following User Says Thank You to sashimi For This Useful Post:

Posting Permissions