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    They say
    "You can't make a silk purse out of a sows ear"
    Well I think you have proved them wrong, what an interesting transformation.


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    Very nice!! What a transformation

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    Glen that's amazing. You're the first person I know that has done a restore like this. Congrats on a great job!

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    Just finished the first shave, and as expected these things are incredibly sharp..I finished it on the Nakayama
    -but-
    I should also mention the Microtome conversions are not forgiving at all, you have to have a very light touch, and near perfect technique.. What I am saying is these are an Adventurer's razor compared to a Western straight, and even more difficult to shave with then a real Kamisori... They are a fun project, not something to seek out... That being said one multi-directional pass and I am good to go

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    sounds like my kinda edge

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    Quote Originally Posted by nubskillz View Post
    sounds like my kinda edge
    Yer gonna love it ...

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    Superb work Glen, as usual. I am sure the owner will be very happy. So are you taking orders for "regular" western straight blades done in this style??
    Bob

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    Yeah I think so, I think I can make that work

    You have PM

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    pm returned and picture of blade I would like to use emailed.
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    Here we go... can't wait to see more and more of these pop up.

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