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  1. 05-20-2011, 06:18 AM #1
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    Default 7/8 Greaves Wedge in Translucent Horn

    Hi guys!

    Have finally finished a couple of personal project razors recently after a bit of a hiatus from restore work, so would like to share them with you!

    First up is an awesome 7/8 Greaves, a very very heavy razor that I lightly buffed to a high shine and rescaled in beautiful translucent horn modelled after the originals. I had the scales ready to go a while ago but damaged one trying to transplant the escutcheon from the originals. After remaking it I decided to leave the escutcheon out for now. The blade still wears its fair share of pits, as I decided against grinding or sanding too deep. Why rob her of all her age spots I say. Pins are 1/16 brass rod, washers are domed brass. Wedge is matching horn.

    Yet to hone but very pleased with the classic look.

    Thanks for your time! EF.
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  2. 05-20-2011, 06:32 AM #2
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    Very Classy, I really like how the lines of the razor and scales meld together.
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    A very nice Greaves. I love the scales.

    I was lucky enough to find a greaves wedge, and it's the only wedge that I'm able to shave with. There's just something about it that feels smoother and softer than some of the others.

    Great job!
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    Very nice.....
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    Wow! You HAVE been busy! This one is awesome! A proper tribute to a super fine blade! Kudos on the seemingly perfect job!
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    Excellent work, both on the Greaves, scales and peening. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing.

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    Very nice! And great job on the pinning
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    Sweeeeeet scales, and the polish is perfection.... (not jealous, not jealous)
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    Onto an evil looking stub tail greaves for me now... Watch this space!
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    EF,
    Congratulations on a job well done . I love this blade. I don't know what it is about her, but she just appeals to me. Very well done
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