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Thread: Latest Sheffield Kropp restore project.
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12-27-2011, 02:11 PM #1
Latest Sheffield Kropp restore project.
Well they say if you wait long enough two will turn up, well four in a row for me, for sometime I could not win for love or money a razor on Ebay, but I wont break my level of what i think it's worth for no vintage razor, would have to be exceptional for that to happen, anway this arrived on my door step a few weeks back, the blade though stained had no rust or pitting anywhere, looked as if it had not been honed siince it left the factory, the scales looked a little tired, so I got down to it soon had the pins and scales removed everything looking very good but it did have a lead wedge so that had to go, used a faux ivory wedge from a scrapped pair of scales in my bits box, blade look so nice started off with 1000 grit, then worked my way up to 2000, buffed polished to a mirror finish, man she does look good, now the scales pretty much same treatment as the blade lovely, only difference I made when reassembling the razor is I have a preference for double washers two different sizes purely decorative, I still think it looks far nicer in my opinion, well now the reveal I hope you like her.
Jamie.
“Wherever you’re going never take an idiot with you, you can always find one when you get there.”
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12-27-2011, 06:05 PM #2
She's pretty alright
Nicely done.
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Rune
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12-27-2011, 08:10 PM #3
I agree with you, the double washers look great. You did fantastic man. Thanks for sharing.
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12-27-2011, 09:14 PM #4
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Thanked: 1072Beautiful restore. I also think the stacked washers look great.
I have a Kropp in my collection,its an ugly old thing but it gives me awesome shaves and holds its edge a looooooong time.
Grant"I aint like that no more...my wife, she cured me of drinking and wickedness"
Clint Eastwood as William Munny in Unforgiven
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12-27-2011, 11:44 PM #5
You did a great job with that restoration. Those are indeed superb razors. Thanks for sharing.
Bob
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12-27-2011, 11:56 PM #6
I have a Wade & Butcher I would like restored. But have no idea of cost etc.
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12-28-2011, 01:06 AM #7
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Thanked: 2591the razor looks super congratz
Stefan
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12-28-2011, 02:17 AM #8
Nice razor! The grind on Those is most excellent. You have done a remarkable job! The photos are great!
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I rest my case.
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12-28-2011, 03:44 AM #9
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Thanked: 993Lookin' Good
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12-28-2011, 12:22 PM #10
Fantastic restore Jamie. That blade looks magic and the finish on the scales is great. Nice pinning too. Well done.
Stu