This one took me a long time, but I think this is the best job I did so far.
This is what I started with:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/vandooren/Ra...ndi_before.jpg
There was a lot of deep rust at the tip. It cleaned up decently after 5 or 6 hours of sanding, and then this happened:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/vandooren/Ra.../brokentip.jpg
But I never lost a blade yet, and I wasn't about to start with this one :)
So I took out my dremel and cutting disc, cut off the damaged part, then used a 1/2 drum wheel to turn it into a notch point.
http://msmvps.com/blogs/vandooren/Ra...i/notchtip.jpg
Then a LOT more handsanding, from 120 to 2000. I made the scales from meranti wood, and the butt spacer from bone. The insides of the scales are sealed with 2 layers of CA and then sanded smooth. this way the moisture will never get a chance to seep in.
I did not remove all the pitting from the tang because it would also erase the tang stamps, and I find those too important since they are the blade identity.
And if you hold it right, it almost looks as if the tang was hammered, which is a nice touch. mind you, there is not a speck of oxidation left.
The outsides are coated with antiques wax. When I make / hold wooden scales, I want to actually feel that I hold wood. I coated it 4 times, so it is deep enough to withstand humidity, spatters and the odd bit of water.
The cutting edge itself is 2,5" long, and the blade width is 6/8". It is a full hollow ground. So without further ado, here she is:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/vandooren/Ra...di_final_1.JPG
The white specks you see are dust particles. Both blade faces are flawless at every angle.
And here is a pic of the butt. The flash made the wood seem lighter than it is. The wood ends are as dark as the rest of the wood.
http://msmvps.com/blogs/vandooren/Ra...di_final_2.JPG
Someone has first refusal on this, since I restored it for him but I told him he could turn down the offer when it was ready, if he didn't like it. I would not want anyone to buy a razor from me and not be happy with it
If he doesn't want it I'll sell it to the first person who does, and promises to take good care of it.