Thread: What to do with a rusty pipe razor

I got old rusty Wostenholm pipe razor with a spine covered in deep rust in a lot and was not sure what to do with it. I liked the look of some of the Thiers-Issard razors and decided to try out some semi-custom dremel work. Here's the result. I completely forgot to take before pics, as usual, but it was a pretty standard square point hollow ground. I slimmed down the stabilizer and added the thumbnotch, spanish point, and worked spine, and the scales are maple burl backed by polystyrene. Let me know what you think!

looks like a razor that could be worth 350.00 in the hands of an expert.

still looks rough now.


i would be proud if I had done that, dont get me wrong.

Looks pretty good to me.

If you are happy with it, that is all that really matters. Some guys get upset about modifying old razors, but I think if it makes something work better for you, what is the harm?