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Thread: Friedr. Kratz #326 from Wald-Solingen

  1. 12-16-2017, 11:54 PM #1
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    Default Friedr. Kratz #326 from Wald-Solingen

    This blade had a ton of rust and pitting which required a lot of sanding in the bevel area, toe and heel.
    As I worked I noticed the blade was quite sharp and getting sharper. It is best to imagine the "polishing" of a katana.

    After I was done I shaved with it! No honing, just some stropping on linen and leather. Ehhh, it was not the most comfortable shave, to say the least but it did shave. I then took it to the stones.

    I set the bevel with a 16k Shapton and polished on a 20k Gyo.

    A razor like this was featured a few years ago. I remembered the two guys sawing the log.

    The white scales are bison leg. They are as white as the pics show. Blade was polished with 3M Marine Metal Restorer.

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    Looks GREAT, Dave!
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    The sharp contrast of the wedge gives this beautiful project that little extra kick.
    :-)
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    Quote Originally Posted by RezDog View Post
    The sharp contrast of the wedge gives this beautiful project that little extra kick.
    :-)
    I do believe that bone came from you. The more I sanded it the whiter it got. Almost looks acrylic.
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    Nice one Dave!
    It's just Sharpening, right?
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    Wonderful restoration Dave. I wish I had your skills.
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    Well done, Dave.

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