Thread: Red Imp 133 in Bocote

A little while ago I got my hands on a Red Imp 133 made by Case. The blade itself was in pretty wonderful condition but it came with a generic set of plastic scales. I loved the razor but hated how it looked. It's something I've done when I've had 10 or 20 minutes here and there.

The scales are made of bocote with a CA finish, a brass wedge made out of an old house key, brass pins and brass collars.

I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Even though the blade could have used some minor restoration I decided to just leave it as it was. Strangely enough, the original plan was to actually use cocobolo with nickel to keep in line with the red imp aesthetic, but when I was gifted some very nice looking bocote I decided pretty quickly that wanted to instead use it for this razor.

beautiful scales. the finish looks smooth and satiny. wish i had the knowledge and patience to make wood scales like that. love the brass key as wedge, i may need 'borrow' that idea. well done.

It's a beauty now!!

Thanks! I love the CA finishes when they are done, but getting them done in the first place can be incredibly painful. Still on the lookout for a finish that is beautiful, foolproof to apply, fast to do, durable, and good for the exotic and oily woods.

Originally Posted by ppetresen

Thanks! I love the CA finishes when they are done, but getting them done in the first place can be incredibly painful. Still on the lookout for a finish that is beautiful, foolproof to apply, fast to do, durable, and good for the exotic and oily woods.

Look into Minwax, polycrylic finishes.
Their a water based finish, and cure well with oily woods, should you want it finished.

Excellent!
I bet you got a laser edge on it too.