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08-23-2011, 03:40 PM #1Senior Member
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Wade & Butcher 7/8 wedge with barbers notch
After some tedious handsanding and polishing the blade I finally came to this result.
I bought this w&b a couple of weeks ago on ebay and it was pretty beaten up because of the pitting. I decided to handsand everything until it was nearly flawless.
The scales I've made myself, they are made of black buffalohorn. The wedge is made of white buffalobone. The pins are nickelsilver with ss washers.
As this is my second restauration project I'm pretty satisfied.
Before restoration...it used to be sad and scaleless...
After restoration....The blade shines and enjoys life
Any comments or critics would be appreciated!
Now it's up for honing.
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08-23-2011, 03:47 PM #2Senior Member
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No criticism at all! great work getting that pitting out with hand sanding, i know how tedious it can be.. Love the scales, simple clean and elegant.
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08-23-2011, 03:59 PM #3Senior Member
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Its great to see these old razors brought back to life.
I too know how hard hand sanding is and my hat is off to you...well done!
Lovely razor
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08-23-2011, 04:00 PM #4Senior Member
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Awesome job!!
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08-23-2011, 05:29 PM #5Senior Member
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great work! For a beginning restorer really very nice work! I wonder what else we get to see in the future from you?
(when do you bring the razors for honing?) greets ron
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08-23-2011, 05:45 PM #6..mama I know we broke the rules...
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This blade does shine and enjoy life. A beautiful transformation, you should be very proud and satisfied.
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08-23-2011, 10:19 PM #7Senior Member
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Thank you all for the lovely comments!
It's really apreciated
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08-24-2011, 12:21 AM #8Senior Member
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What a turnaround. Looks really nice. Great first restore.
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08-24-2011, 02:53 AM #9Razor Vulture
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Sweeet! Nice work!
"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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08-24-2011, 12:32 PM #10Lookin like a crim
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Very nice work. There was some nasty pitting there, must have taken a while to get it looking that nice. Scales look great too.
Grant"I aint like that no more...my wife, she cured me of drinking and wickedness"
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