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  1. 07-05-2011, 11:14 AM #1
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    Default Case Red Imp Wedge

    Not quite restored to original but close
    Complete strip down & clean up & tang was re blackened. Blade was not too bad & responded well to 180 - 600 grit SiC coated buffs followed by compounds on Scotchbrite wheels to finish.
    Scales were in bad shape with some black staining & a few dings which mostly sanded out. Only just saved the makers mark on the one side but didn't feel it was deep enough to take the gold paint for the finishing touch so left well enough alone.
    Stacked SS washers are from Microfasteners. #0 narrow over #0 standard. NiAg pins. The original pins were big round peins over a single washer but I thought the bullseyes looked better.
    On to the next razor & I'll start honing when I get a handful ready.
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  2. 07-05-2011, 11:43 AM #2
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    Very nice Case. I have a full hollow 132. I am interested in how the wedge shaves.
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    That's a beauty! Pins/washers look great. The razor looks super.
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    As usual Oz, beautiful work mate. Looks great, any before pics?

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    looks fantastic Oz. If you dont mind me asking what did you use to re-blue that tang?
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    What a beautiful restoration job you have carried out on that razor, love the contrasting black tang with the red scales.

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    Looks great. The tang took the blueing really well. I have one I am going to restore, however I will have to replace the scales as mine have been shortened.
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    Nice save Oz man .. The Bluing came out fantastic

    I have been using that same stack of washers on a few myself, really looks good and very flat to the touch..
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    Nice work, Brother! Red Imp Wedge is in my rotation! Awesome work and well worth it!
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    Now I want an Imp wedge to match my Imp hollow... very nice restoration.
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