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  1. 04-13-2011, 03:19 AM #1
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    Cool Old IXL with Green Abalone scales

    Blade - 5/8 George Wolstenholm & son IXL / Sheffield England

    Grind - Quarter hollow

    Wedge - Black G10

    Pins - Sterling silver

    Scales - Custom Green Abalone

    This blade was in great condition when I got it a few months ago, although i did not like the scales that were on it. I decided to leave the blade in it's original condition. I think it looks nice in it's antique state, with a couple of stains.

    What do you guys think about leaving blades like this one in it's original condition?
    I'm keeping this one for my own shaver. Happy Shaves!
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  3. 04-13-2011, 03:31 AM #2
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    Condition? It is amazing! Super Nice!
    "Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
    I rest my case.
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  5. 04-13-2011, 10:59 AM #3
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    I think I'd leave that blade just the way it it. It's in brilliant condition.

    Nice scales!
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    You did a fine job there That blade looks great just as is...amazing etching! Even when polishing I like to leave a little "charachter" on the blade.
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    Blade and scales are very good as they are, I would not change either of them.
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    Great input everybody! I did hone this blade and swiped a few fuzzies off my face. This beauty is one graceful shaver. BBS
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  9. 04-13-2011, 06:20 PM #7
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    Lovely razor you got there, and I agree with everybody else to let it keep it's personality. It wears it's years beautifully.
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