Geo. Wostenholm & Sons in honey horn

A pre -1890 George Wostenholm 13/16 near wedge in a brilliant crocus finish. This gentle smiling blade features a thumb notched tang which many find more comfortable in the hand than the more frequently seen straight tang. Flawless honey horn scales with brass pins and collars complete the traditional restoration. The deep pitting in the before pictures is plainly visible. Regrinding removed all and left all the blade profiles crisp and clean with a thin and even bevel. I have done a number of razors lately in honey horn but finding nice horn can be difficult at times for me.
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Beautiful work! Looks like you had to get through some really deep pitting.

Nice work Karl.

Very nice job!

Very Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Ty

Beautiful!

Nice job, way to save that one, the pitting looked deep, now it's totally gone. Where do those collars come from? I like the way the pin sets in those.

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Originally Posted by xiaotuzi

Nice job, way to save that one, the pitting looked deep, now it's totally gone. Where do those collars come from? I like the way the pin sets in those.

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The collars come from Austin Kennedy. He is a member here and sells through eBay or you can contact him directly.

Wow, just a stunning regrind and restoration, Karlej! FWIW, I have gotten some awesome streaked horn from Austin Kennedy on ebay!

amazing workmanship. another fine job.

Beautiful restoration there, way to go

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Originally Posted by karlej

The collars come from Austin Kennedy. He is a member here and sells through eBay or you can contact him directly.

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Austin does have nice horn and I generally keep some on hand. It is rough sawn so it's a little difficult to see the figure in the horn until it is polished. It keeps his cost down though which he passes on to his customers. His bone material is also excellent and the best I have found.

Beautiful restoration, I'm amazed that the pitting came out and the blade looks flawless.

How do I find Austin? Member name or ebay name would be helpful if anyone could

Terrific re grind work Karl. Golden shade of that horn is just perfect.
Sexy skinny profile and a really nice satin finish.
Well done sir, as usual.

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Originally Posted by Dieseld

How do I find Austin? Member name or ebay name would be helpful if anyone could

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On eBay his user name is ajkenne4xm3. In the forums it's ajkenne.

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Originally Posted by Dieseld

How do I find Austin? Member name or ebay name would be helpful if anyone could

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Here is what I sell on ebay ajkenne4xm3 on eBay or just PM me. Thanks, Austin

Thanks for sharing your horn supplier with us:) Great job on the redo, that was some deep pitting that you took care of!