Thread: W. Greaves Acier Fondu near wedge

W. Greaves 11/16 near wedge circa 1800- 1810. Acier Fondu meaning cast steel. The firm became W. Greaves & Sons in 1801. The stub tail of this razor shows a cold shut or forging flaw and was never completely shaped. The blade is restored in what is believed to be its original glazed finish. The black horn scales although showing some delamination are solid and were re-dyed black. The original lead wedge and steel collars were used in the restoration. The in process pictures show the blade off the 600 grit belt and the bevel set on a 1K hone.

Great job & skills..

Nicely Done Karl!

Originally Posted by Wolfpack34

Nicely Done Karl!

Thanks Mike. I have not heard from you in awhile. Hope you are well my friend.

You are a true artist Karlej! You have taken a piece of history and restored it to its former glory so it can live again! Well Done!

Originally Posted by karlej

Thanks Mike. I have not heard from you in awhile. Hope you are well my friend.

Hey Karl! I'm good...just sheltering in place like so many others. Working on a few razors, although not very fast these days in terms of getting them done. Hope all is well with you Brother.

What is the abrasive on the 600 grit belt? I have a 600 grit SiC belt that doesn't seem to leave a finish as shiny as that. What a beautiful razor.

Originally Posted by thp001

What is the abrasive on the 600 grit belt? I have a 600 grit SiC belt that doesn't seem to leave a finish as shiny as that. What a beautiful razor.

The belt is made in Germany by Merit. It is an economy grade Aluminum Oxide. I only use it a couple of times before I replace it. I get my belts from a company called True Grit. This blade also went on a sisal wheel using Jantz LA348 fine cut and color compound for a final polish. Makes a nice polished glazed finish.

nice job. Razor looks great.

Quality work as always Karl. That is a beauty. And the cold shunt is a great thing on something like this.