Thread: Iwasaki Tamahagane -Custom restore

This razor was sent to me by one of our members for a restore and rescale because the original scales were warped and the razor was not closing in them at all.
I buffed it to 600 greaseless, and polished the spine and the tang to near mirror finish.
The scales are "Patriot" Kirinite with white acrylic wedge. I used brass pins with stainless washers to pin the razor together.

Now those are some beautiful scales.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Now those are some beautiful scales.

Thanks John, I was keeping the set for my Iwasaki, and now I know how it would look in that color

Did you cut them yourself or can someone buy a set of scales all ready to be pinned?

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Did you cut them yourself or can someone buy a set of scales all ready to be pinned?

I cut them myself

If its worth your time, those things would surly sell.
My restorations have been with wood scales only; even though I'm happy, it's a real job doing it with the set up I have, in a condo etc.

Buying ready-to-set G10 or Kirinite would be nice.

Originally Posted by mainaman

This razor was sent to me by one of our members for a restore and rescale because the original scales were warped and the razor was not closing in them at all.
I buffed it to 600 greaseless, and polished the spine and the tang to near mirror finish.
The scales are "Patriot" Kirinite with white acrylic wedge. I used brass pins with stainless washers to pin the razor together.

Fine work Stefan hats off to you.