Thread: Joseph Rodgers 'Big Blade' in Red Horn...

I don't think I have seen one of your remarkable restores without rounding over the edges of the scales. It might be the pics, but they look like they have an angle at the edge....am I seeing things funny...it wouldn't be the first time.

Thanks all you guys! I appreciate the nice comments...

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Looking good, Mike!........Waiting for some pins.

Here you go Tommy Boy...

Originally Posted by WW243

I don't think I have seen one of your remarkable restores without rounding over the edges of the scales. It might be the pics, but they look like they have an angle at the edge....am I seeing things funny...it wouldn't be the first time.

The edges of the scales have a very slight bevel to them WW243...I made the scales very thin like Ivory scales and put a small angle on the edge to soften the edge and give a contrast to the red color of the top. With this horn materiel you have to do all the work on the back side because of the dyed color. Otherwise the red dye will be sanded away. You also have to use a non-abrasive polish when you shine them up.

That's a really neat old blade with those scallops.
The red dyed horn is fooling my eye. By the looks of the pics I would have guessed cocobolo.
I love the domed collars.
All in all....Stunning!!

Pete <:-}

Very nice razor, accurate work.

Originally Posted by Wolfpack34

Thanks all you guys! I appreciate the nice comments...






Here you go Tommy Boy...

No worries, Brother! I have a feeling you will get me back next week!
Some pins?

I am jealous, Joseph Rodgers are my favorite vintage razors! Great job on the restore

Came out great Mike. That red is a love hate thing I know. Can't touch the red or it goes bye bye.

Originally Posted by 10Pups

Came out great Mike. That red is a love hate thing I know. Can't touch the red or it goes bye bye.

Thanks Pups...Interesting stuff to work with for sure!

Very much like the red streaked horn, blade finish is outstanding once again.

Originally Posted by Martin103

Very much like the red streaked horn, blade finish is outstanding once again.

Thanks Martin! The red horn is really attractive...especially with a big blade... but it is not easy to work with, because the dye used to color the horn only goes so deep. As I said you have to do all the sanding on the back side of the horn and carefully polish the surface.