I don't know which is more impressive - the skills to produce that bevel or the skills to produce that picture of the bevel.
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Its nothing...Really.!!
Hone enough restored blades....you'll see. :rofl2:
Not to cut into your thread,Tom. But I honed up the Frederick, and it has a itsy bitsy bevel.
Really had to play with the lighting to get the pic.
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...and Grant Petersen, too, who coined the word "beausage".
HAR! I coulda put more tape on the spine, Mike! :rofl2:
Your rattler seems to have little wear on it!
It always amazes me at the worn things bringing so much coin.
A good bevel is key....
Seriously, I have a 1 layer rule. I wear-in a layer and then add one. Wear that one in!
Change it, but leave the worn bottom one there. Most I go.
This one is 1 layer honed blade. Changed as-needed.
A bit wide for a newer Solinger, but not so bad for an old Sheffield?
I don't keep records on how many layers of tape.
Always one! ;)
I just realized what that picture of the guy giving two thumbs up on the previous page was from... Deadwood! Awesome series, two bad they didn't make a movie.
Exactly why I love to find the old regrinds, Mike.....
Lots less work! :)
BTW, This behemoth is a bit noisy. That Sheffield steel kindof feel/sound.
Was super-easy to hone (After the bevel was set!).
Stropped and shaved quite easily. Like all was natural. A little fun. ;) Close shave!
I suppose that has as much as anything to do with the perceived desirability.
Am stoked to have it going finally!
Nice, but I won't be buying another unless I get it for 10 bucks like you do! :p
Reinforces my 'better heavier blade than scales' preference!
Damn Tom
That is very nice GB
I went and looked again at the one recently sold.....736 dollars, I think?
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Mebbe I should have left mine alone! :roflmao
Oh well!