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Thread: All Original Challenge Cutlery (1898-1921) restoration

  1. 05-23-2011, 01:13 AM #1
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    Default All Original Challenge Cutlery (1898-1921) restoration

    Hi guys,

    Well, it seems I have the bug pretty bad. I can't believe how addicting it is, and relaxing, to restore a razor.

    This is an all original Challenge, made sometime between 1899-1921. I was able to dissassemble it successfully, clean the scales, sanded them, buffed them and then shined them.

    The blade was pretty horribly pitted, and it still is really, they are just tiny now, and semi invisible. I'm not claiming that this blade is perfect. Only brought back to life, ready to be honed.

    I'm most proud of keeping the original scales with it. Now honestly I don't know if they are 'original' scales, let's just say I kept the old crap that was hanging on it and turned them into some nice scales again.

    I used an adjustable on the pivot pin. I just really like the look. I also realize this is not 'original'. If I would have tried to peen this one, I would have jacked it up for sure.

    I guess I'm just happy to have brought this guy back to life too. Another 10$ razor from the bay that will now get a second chance at another generation of face scraping.

    My first one was more of a custom than a restore. This one is at least a lot closer to a real restoration, IMHO anyway.

    Enjoy a real old classic gents!!

    Mike

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  2. 05-23-2011, 02:13 AM #2
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    Another nicun! You are doing a great job! Challenge razors have good steel. It should prove to be a great shaver! (hi-tech domino!)Nice roll and DE too! Go Army!

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    Very nice work. I know what your talking about. It's very satisfying to take something old and crappy looking and make it all pretty again.
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    Nice job. The blade looks great.

    I also like that razor roll in the background!
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    I like what you did with her Mike. Nicely done
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    Well done! - restoration can become all consuming unfortunately!... To the detriment of work and women ;-)
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    Well done. May you be rewarded with close shaves
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    The latest on this razor:

    Whippeddog just honed her up for me and she is on the way home!! I can't wait to get a first shave off a 100+ year old razor.

    Thanks for the feedback folks. I little pat on the back goes a long way to keep you going!! Thanks to all!
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