Thread: Friodur 8/8 Jade G10 scales

Shiny sharp things are a real eyecatcher for me and I've really come to appreciate straight razor shaving. As this is my first post where I contribute with some stuff instead of shaking the tree of knowledge, I'd like to share the straight razor restoration/rescaling I've been working on for quite some time.

In short, whilst browsing the forum, pretty much drooling over the awsome razors available, I stubled upon the G10 Jade Friodur razor, scaled by maximilliam, and I was struck with awe.



The razor itself is good looking and the scales just blew me away. Within a couple of days I placed an order from the shaving shop for a no frills friodur in plain black scales.



As soon as I got my hands on it I tore off the scales, started sanding the blade, and several cuts, hours, weeks and so on later, this is what I have now:



Near mirror finished 8/8 blade with g10 jade scales, aluminum wedge and stainless steel pins+washers. The blade was sanded by hand from 200 to 2000 grit with about 100-200 grit intervalls and finished off with 0.5 micron diamond paste on a dremel. The scales were cnc milled and then finished off with sandpaper up to 1200 grit. Being the first razor I restore/rescale, I myself know that for example the pinning could have been done better, one pin is a bit cracked since i hit it too hard and they all are a bit bumpy due to hammering, suggestions??

I appreciate all feedback, especially areas that can be improved upon and suggested methods.

/Manne