JHenckels 401

I bought this blade off of Ebay when I first started shaving with a straight razor (February 2010). I paid way too much for it only to find it in poor condition upon arrival (my own fault for leaping before learning). With the themed SOTD going on this week, and Henckels day being Friday, I decided to spend my evenings after work getting her back to proper condition. I've not done many restorations, but with each one I try to do something different and learn something new. 2 new things with this one were CA finish & domed washers. I mocked up the entire thing prior to putting on the finish and I would swear up and down that the wedge fit better than it did upon reassembly after the finish. Other than the wedge (I'm fairly certain the wedge is Cocobolo), I'm quite pleased with the result. I'd love to tell you what wood the scales are...but all wood used was from scrap with some nice figuring to it from a box of craft wood I bought from bell forest products (if you know what kind of wood it is, I'd love to know). She is honed up and ready for tomorrow mornings shave.

A very Special thanks to Glen (GSSixgun) for answering my questions about domed washers in the restoration chat and for the many, many helpful posts & wiki articles. Also, thank you to all of the participants in the workshop forum, you gentlemen inspire me! :bow:


Before:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5014/...03c40389_z.jpg

After:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5060/...664dd640_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5297/...7128c1cd_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/...36fc88bd_z.jpg

Any and all comments/feedback are welcome and appreciated.

Thanks

Glenn

Wowww Glenn...You're quite the artist my friend :tu. I like what you've done with this beauty. Can't wait to see her debut tomorrow. Beautiful job :nj

well done, Glenn.
It is a nice razor.

Damn Fine Job Glenn ! Those scales really set that 401's blade off beautifully, can't wait to see her tomorrow myself !!!

Very nice work mate, lots of personal style.
G.

Glenn,

you have put a lot of effort and love in making this and it shows!

:rock:

Nice, personalized job! The grain is beautiful! Sweet! Super nice blade as well!:tu

Thanks for the kind words gentlemen. I shaved with her this morning (see the Razor Themed SOTD) and she did fantastic:)

Very nice! I just received my 401 in the mail and I hope the scales I make turn out looking that good! :beer1:

Very nice. Beautiful grain to that wood.