Thread: Bechon-Basmaison heelless round point

This is a Bechon-Basmaison heelless razor I got from my Barber. It wasn't in the best of shape, but I liked the look and had never heard of this brand. I used a vibratory tumbler to clean off the rust, then I reground the blade. It was starting to look like the blade would be worn down to a 3/8 before I'd get out all of the pits, so I let some of them remain (they are mostly on the back side anyway). I then polished the blade in my tumbler and tried etching it in vinegar. Initially, it looked pretty good, but after sitting around for a few weeks it started to get some yellowish discoloration (like rust). I polished the blade with some MAAS, and I think it looks better now.

I had intended to reuse the plastic scales, but as I was sanding them, I discovered that one of them has a piece of metal imbedded in it. Since I found the metal by removing plastic, I'll have to assume that it got into the mold when they poured the plastic. I ended up making a new set of scales, using Neon Toxic Green G10 from USA Knife Maker Supply.

I really haven't been able to find any information on Bechon-Basmaison, so if anyone can offer any, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks

This is how the razor looked when I got it:





Here's one showing the imbedded metal (if you look close, you'll notice the tip of it in photo 2):


Here is the way it looks now. I still need to hone the razor.

Amazing!...sand..sand...polish..polish..and vuala!

That looks better ..
I wonder if the vinegar wasn't fully neutralised or whether it is simply one of those more rustable steels. Quite like the patina.
Have seen metal in bakelite scales before . PITA.

Turned out nice, well done

That blade came back real well, very nice job of it. I always liked the shape on those types of blades. I had thought the toxic green neon scales would put me off when I read your intro but on seeing the photos they look good too.

Bob

Looks good well done, always think green is such a nice clean looking colour, excellent restore, take a bow.

Jamie.

Very nicely done! Love the scales. The color looks great with the shine of the blade.

Thanks everyone! I plan to get it honed up tomorrow.