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  1. 07-13-2009, 08:57 AM #1
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    Default Geneva Cutlery ~ SS St Louis

    This 6/8, half hollow, Geneva Cutlery square point commemorates the voyage of the SS St Louis in 1939. Quite a story & worth googling.

    The plan for this workhorse was rust & tarnish removal with minimal abrasives & also restore the original Bakelite scales.. if they held together. Spine wear was not addressed to optimally preserve the etch.

    Tang & spine still had the original thick nickel plating but rust was bubbling thru so minimal abrasive was not an option here. 120 - 400 grit flap sanding with the dremel was followed by Scotchbrite buffing wheels & compounds.
    The plating was not removed from the jimping as it was pristine.

    Mark side of blade was given a couple of very light passes with 400 grit flap sander then the buffing process. Pile side of blade was sanded a bit harder.

    Scales were sanded to 2000 grit & buffed to a high shine. Brass pins , stacked washers & original wedge hold it together. Brass thrust washers were added because I like what they do for the pivot action.

    Tough steel... took some honing but an excellent shave test. 5 day beard gone in 3 passes & a little blade buffing on the chin. Just a perfect smooth shave.

    Ships off to its owner after maybe just one more shave... after all a guys gotta enjoy his work
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  2. 07-13-2009, 09:17 AM #2
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    Excellent restore! The new owner will be very pleased with your work. Geneva's are great shavers.
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  4. 07-13-2009, 02:53 PM #3
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    Very good looking razor and I like the 6/8 size which Geneva made few of. I also like my Geneva razors because they hone easily, make a great edge and I prefer the longer tang you see fairly often on them. Very nice find!
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  6. 07-13-2009, 03:21 PM #4
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    You did perfect on the removal of that crap and keeping the etching intact. Satin way was the way to go.
    That boat will sail like some of the best!
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    great work man, looks excellent.
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  10. 07-13-2009, 03:37 PM #6
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    The old girl looks good!
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  12. 07-13-2009, 10:57 PM #7
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    Great work,,way to bring that baby back.
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    Oh very nice! That is a great blade, and you took great care of it!
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    Thanx for the comments guys. Much appreciated.
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    Very appealing resto work.
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