1st restore

**Geezer** · 11-27-2010, 03:38 AM

Hi folks, This is my first restore/re scale. I found the blade in a tin bin at an antique/junk shop. Since she is seriously pushing her second century I felt pretty colored silks were not in her favor.
I only cleaned and sharpened the blade. She does shave well and should improve with time.
I did a mild satin finish on the acrylic and pins which should mellow with use.
I would appreciate realistic opinions. I came here to learn!
Respectfully
~Richard
PS Thanks to all who have posted information and how-tos!

**MileMarker60** · 11-27-2010, 05:07 AM

Good work. I like blades that have character.

**DwarvenChef** · 11-27-2010, 05:22 AM

Thats more like it

I like how you left it with alot of it's age.

**Catrentshaving** · 11-27-2010, 06:17 AM

Very nice...fantastic job for your first!

**baldy** · 11-27-2010, 12:32 PM

Looks great to me. Like milemarker said the blade looks good with character.
Scales are nicely crafted, youve done a nice neat job on that spacer wedge.
I've also gone with a satin type finish on the last couple of black acrylics I've done. I like it.
Two thumbs up from me.

**bassguy** · 11-27-2010, 03:20 PM

I've got one just like yours which is proving to be an absolute bear to hone. Looking good!

**Geezer** · 11-27-2010, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by bassguy

I've got one just like yours which is proving to be an absolute bear to hone. Looking good!

And you think this one wasn't??? Thanks to a friend I got 'er done.
think double bevel..

Thanks for the kind words!
Respectfully
~Richard

**randydance062449** · 11-28-2010, 12:41 AM

Looking good! The satin finish, beveled sides and tapered wedge are well done. I also like those old blades.

**Geezer** · 11-28-2010, 02:21 AM

Thanks to all!
Finally got an end view almost good enough. The blade is a near wedge and so I had to make a wide top to get it into the scales. I did taper the wedge toward the bottom of the scales. I will need to taper the wedge more next time and pinch the scales more. To make a bit less bulk at the rear.
Respectfully
~Richard

**ghostrider** · 11-28-2010, 03:54 AM

I'm still quite new to all of this myself, and as such I hear and read all kinds of stuff regarding hone wear and such. I like the look of character, so much so that I almost left a patina on my first restore because I thought it would match the scales better.

If it functions properly, then awesome. It looks great with scars.

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