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11-25-2015, 05:05 AM #1Str8Faced Gent.
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Wosti IXL in BlackWood
I was given this project blade by fellow member MikeT for something to keep me busy over the winter. He also sent me a pair of blackwood blanks that were matched. So I kept the blanks aligned and came up with a design of scales that complimented the original spine and tang shape, exposes the makers mark, and also fits well in the hand. Went as thin as I thought safe, made the wedge from a coin clad in brass shim stock to get the closing height I wanted and used bullseye washers as it is a pre 'England' stamped razor.
Honed up slowly and has a heck of a smile. Really hard steel to get an edge back on. Needed to really become proficient at the rolling X.
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11-25-2015, 05:50 AM #2Senior Member
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Awesome work Mike.
Love the scales and the uniqueness of using a coin as a wedge.
The Wosty IXL is one of the classic razors that I would dearly love to get hold of and add to my collection.MikeB52 likes this.Tony
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