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  1. 01-15-2012, 07:37 PM #1
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    Cool Custom "W.Greaves" Built to Specs

    Gotta love when ya get a well detailed plan to work from
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    Make: W. Greaves & Sone, Sheaf Works

    Size: 6/8 -

    Steel: Carbon, Light Buffing only

    Grind: Near Wedge

    Scales: Gaboon Ebony

    Finish: Teak Oil

    Wedge: Recon MOP

    Pins: Nickel Silver

    Washers: SS

    Hones: Norton 1-4-8, Select Coticule Finsher



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    Thanks for looking

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  2. 01-15-2012, 08:22 PM #2
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    Beautifully executed G. It looks like you followed spec to the letter. Excellent restore.

    Stu
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    Beautiful work Glen! I really like the exposed wedge
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    Nice stuff G man.....I'm diggin' that old Greaves!
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    Is gaboon ebony an african wood?
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    Yeah kinda nice when the customer knows exactly what he wants, and it is doable.

    Jeff
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    As always...excellent work-beautiful restoration-and very good photographies. Thanks for sharing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hoglahoo View Post
    Is gaboon ebony an african wood?
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    Yeah kinda nice when the customer knows exactly what he wants, and it is doable.

    Jeff
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  14. 01-16-2012, 06:51 PM #9
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    Very well done. Still can't wait to get my razors from you here. Now I gotta get me a Greaves....grrrrrrr
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  16. 01-16-2012, 10:36 PM #10
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    Great job Glen. I like the notch exposing the wedge. Once again, you got the touch.
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