Greaves & Sons ~ T-Rex ~ 'EnglishGent"

Let me first start by saying I have rarely seen such a heavy monster. That's why I dubbed it the T-Rex! The blade itself weights in just over 3 ounce only.

I also rarely envy anyone but this time around I wished this T-Rex was mine! :D

Jeremy aka 'EnglishGent' (and a fine chap he is!) had send me this Greaves a while back with a no rush, take your time message. You'll notice by the pics the razor wasn't looking any good at all especially coming from sunny Florida. There was also a 2 mm chip.

I went to work on the razor in between all my other projects and low and behold, the Vegas sunshine seems to have a better effect then Florida. Must be the low humidity.

Jeremy also wanted the faux tortoise and I had pretty much 'carte blanche'.

The results are in the pics I would say.

Jeremy, hit the gym, start pumping iron and eat your oatmeal, cause I gotta tell you, you'll need some heavy triceps power to handle this beast!

I for once will have a full shave with T-Rex instead of the usual stroke shave test before going back to the sunshine state. :rofl2:

Enjoy addie! :y

Brand: Greaves & Sons - T-Rex
Grind: Near wedge
Width: 8/8
Total weight: 4.2 Oz
Total cutting edge: 3.05 inches
Scales: Faux Tortoise
Wedge: Marbled Polyester Stonite
Pins/Washers: Brass

Gasp :eek:

What's the size of the blade man?:shrug:

the shape of those handles reminds me of a cigar kinda, good thing this isn't mine, i'd start shaving in the evening while smoking, and drinking. very dangerous. :D

Excellent work as expected!

Red

Damn, that is one gnarly hunk o steel! Nice job Max.

You did wonders on that blade, and those scales are fantastic.

I love the lines of those scales! The three pins emphasise the size of the blade. Gorgeous work. Your faux tortoise is very popular right now. It looks fantastic, but i'm beginning to worry that it's popularity will end up endangering the faux tortoise too.

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Originally Posted by ben.mid

I love the lines of those scales! The three pins emphasise the size of the blade. Gorgeous work. Your faux tortoise is very popular right now. It looks fantastic, but i'm beginning to worry that it's popularity will end up endangering the faux tortoise too.

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Great work as usual Max. I love the triple pins at the wedge.

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Originally Posted by ben.mid

but i'm beginning to worry that it's popularity will end up endangering the faux tortoise too.

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:rofl2::rofl2::rofl2:

In the worst case I'll make my own! :roflmao:roflmao

Mad Max !!!!
I do believe that might be my favorite one!!!

Way to bring that monster back to life!!!! Max she is beautiful with the finish you gave her.

I don't know how you do that magic Max, but magic it is. What a job on that blade.

Stunning. I love this one. Your work is just consistently amazing Max.

Wow that is awesome work!

Tell my Grandfather to slap me in the back of the head if I'm out of line here, but what is your progression getting that blade to that amazing mirror finish? I got the wet/dry from 180 to 2000 finishing with MASS but I mean that thing is glowing...Buffing wheel?

This is another superb restoration Max.Paul

Is that really mine?? . This was an e bay score a few months ago, I'd been looking for a big wedge and kept missing out of the W&B meatchoppers that seem to have become the craze over the past year.

I happened to chance on this Greaves which arrived in very poor condition, for all of $27

Max I am thrilled with the result, absolutely delighted. This razor will never leave me, it's art! even if I never shaved with it( and believe me I will ) I'd keep it around just to look at.

I tend to give carte blanche to people I regard as true craftsmen , a habit I developed when building custom motorcycles back in the day.

I'd go to my paint guy and say for example, " OK, I want it orange and with such and such a theme" and just let him create. I'd do the same with engravers and metal platers and the leather guy who covered seats.

Using this tactic with guys whose work I knew and trusted, I was never dissapointed with the end result.
This has been the case again since I decided to get some straights restored with both Max and Glenn ( Gssixgun). They have both proven to be true craftsmen at the peak of their profession.

What did you do to that lovely patina? :fim:

My lust for big blades has been satisfied recently but this one is irresistible. :rock:

Here's the Razor when it arrived!

I would consider this a *major* upgrade. Smart choice Englishgent.

Awesome Max, but... (I can't believe i am saying this... please forgive me...) it's kind of hard to see the full sweetness of the blade with all of that bright white background..:fim::fim::fim::fim:


But that being said... awesome (and don't get me wrong, I love your photos... wish I could do as well with mine:D)

BTW I love the spacer on this one

Now that is one big shiny mother of a razor. You outdid yourself with this one, Max.

Congrats, Englishgent!

WOAH , THAT is really nice. That is my kind of razor, Heavy Duty , I really like that one.

Englishgent I wuld buy that one from you in a second.

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Originally Posted by Mike257

Englishgent I wuld buy that one from you in a second.

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Something about "from my cold dead hand".

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Originally Posted by Englishgent

Something about "from my cold dead hand".

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:rofl2: I don't blame you!

I hear ya man, I wouldnt let it go either. Im waiting for mine to arive anyday from Max, I cant wait.