Bengall in Basic Black

This one is from a customer south of the border, ie. Melboune not Mexico :p
Pre resto pic courteously supplied by same because of course, I didn't take any. Thanx Peter :)

Came in for a blade resto & was closing off centre.
Well, the scales were a little warped & I just gave them a squeeze at the pivot to see how bad & snappo ! Ended up making new ones but as much as I like the old Bakelite ones when they're cleaned up I like my acrylics better :D Actually feel nice in the hand too. Not slippery despite the shine.
Blade was only sanded till the etch looked at risk then finished on the buffs. Original pewter wedge & refitted with simple brass pins & washers. Also added brass thrust washers. Closes to centre now :)

Edge was pretty sad at the heel so reground the area & then honed up for a typical Bengall luxury shave.

That's a stunning transformation! Must be better than new now.

Nice save Oz. She looks beautiful now, Im sure its owner will be more than happy with the new scales
G.

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Originally Posted by ben.mid

That's a stunning transformation! Must be better than new now.

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You took the words right out of my mouth...

But he, I don't expect any less coming from the mighty Oz.

This makes me rethink some of the blades I have passed up in antique stores. Great work. But part of me wants to rub some dirt back into the blade etching, it just stood out so nicely before you cleaned it!:D

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Originally Posted by MisterLewisR

But part of me wants to rub some dirt back into the blade etching, it just stood out so nicely before you cleaned it!:D

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You can't tell from the pics but I lightly blued the blade for that very reason ;)