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    Default Boker 386 restoration

    Cleaned up the blade to remove rust, scales are cherry with a cedar wedge, all woodwork done by hand, cutting scales with handsaw and fret saw,shape with wood files and finished with scrapers, no sandpaper. Many coats of BLO followed with wax.
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    that looks awesome.great job
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    You have given a new life to a tired razor. No doubt you will be rewarded with some
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    omg, I loveeeee it thanks for the pics! it looks great. have you shaved with it yet?
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    Quote Originally Posted by sleekandsmooth View Post
    omg, I loveeeee it thanks for the pics! it looks great. have you shaved with it yet?
    No not yet, the bevel is set, will finish honing tonight, and the shave tomorrow morning, and thanks for the great comments.
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