Thread: W&B Custom Restore in Bone Linen Micarta

Another one for BenjaminBarker finished up today..

This was one of those razors that takes its own course, I often say sometimes the razor decides

This one was set for a simple Vintage restore but the back scale didn't just crack it basically shattered when I barely popped the retaining washer
So I think to myself I bet I have one to match in the bench box, I dig through and find a horn scale to sorta match, that I can at least work with.. Check the fit and decide that I can make it work with just a little ingenuity, First thing I have to do is drill out the old holes... No kidding one second on the drill press and the pivot hole splinters out .

At this point in time I am thinking we need to change directions.. So we decide to take this up a level and change to a custom restore and I get to pick the direction..

I have had this Bone Linen Micarta on the bench at least a year and have been meaning to try it out, I bought it because I thought it could look like the old Cream Celluloid scales if done right..

I polished the steel out to a near perfect, mirror first then built the scales to match the original shape in fact I used the original wedge the scales were sanded to 400 then buffed in to look as close to the old celluloid as I could manage.. Pins are Brass with Triple stacked washers

Hones: Chosera 1k, Henckels 1-3-8, Select Coticule Finish..








Note: the cuts on the spine, I have no idea why they were put in there. I find them very rarely on some of these older heavier Sheffields, I guess it could be decoration but they look nothing like the nice scalloped spines we see from the same makers???

Thanks for looking

very nicely done!

Looks Great Glen!

As you said on the phone, it really does look like the old celluloid scales!

Again, Nice Job!

This is my theory, I think it change the angle while stropping, so the cutting edge is different between the point of the blade and the heel...just my tow cents guess...do I make my (poor english)self clear ?

Solid work as usual Glen!

Well done sir! Great vintage look to that one. I'm on the hunt for those old razors with that cutout spine, I love that look

Wow! Just incredible work!...and look at that smile!

Is that a steel wedge? Nice job!

That is a classy looking restore. The shape and color of the scales makes for a great vintage look.

Charlie

Love the color of those scales...............Looks nice and rustic...........................Nice job !