Thread: Those Daffy Ducks

Some are an experiment. Coat with stuff and see what happens. Some lay open all the time. They are safe believe me, I keep an eye on them. LOL you should see the other workbench. Specials all apart with pins and washers everywhere brass soaking, used sand paper laying half wrapped around my blocks. Trying to source the old yeller in new acrylic. May have to pour it myself which is another project requiring time and space.

Good to know and again, good to see you here.

As the cellrot gets these blades and inlays, they are beginning to disappear. I don't remember when I saw a Goldedge on SOTD?
Maybe Max did, months back. Stuff used to be commonplace.

Best to get the inlays off, get the blade best it can be, and eventually do the scales.
Hat's off to those of you who actually do it!

Wow! You have a bunch of Ducks!
Okay I can see that I was wrong about the colors. Definitely there.
With the etching (or what ever it is) it does seem more subtle than typical etching, or somewhat of a matte finish.
Hopefully your experiments continue!
So those pics lead me to assume I need to pic the right colors for the model.. or does it not matter so much? My rebuilds are not going to be true restorations, just figured I'd try to learn the correct history to help my decision.
Silk Edge? I've never seen that one before! I've been making a list, seems some of these are rare.
I really hope you find the time, as Tom said, it seems that if those scales need to be changed.. you are definitely needed to help save those pieces of history.
Man those are some great projects you have on your bench! So much great work. Thanks for taking the time to post those pics and the info.
If you find out any more info, I'll be following the developments.

A quick thought on the etching before bed.
I'm not sure what tests have been done yet, but I remember a friend describing some things to me about achieving various effects.
iirc the etching was rubbed on in a polishing method and cleaned off.. Anyway I'll have to look that up.

I kind of specialize in Ducks. You can go to my profile and see my personal 7 day set in photos. I also have some info on restoring Reapers in there somewhere. You may notice I don't always stick to the "original" theme. I do sometimes but not more than once :<0) Crocus finish is the exact term I was looking for but it is not as easy as wipe, rub, done. I watched the process developed by a friend of mine and I would have to rack my brain to figure out the best method to pull it off. Involves wax, dust, grits, scratches, felt, leather, light, hard, speed,directions. Ah heck there you go, all you need to figure it out LOL I am sure it will be on a web site someday.

The lettering on my satinwedge is red but there is a regular polished finish on it no satin finish.

Dave H.

A nice one just hit the SOTD...............

https://sharprazorpalace.com/shave-d...ml#post1857349

That's quite a nice collection of Ducks!
I had assumed that the satin finish was a bit less complicated. Lol. That one you describe seems very important to get the right order of the process, with added finesse! Thanks 10Pups!

I am sure the original process was very simple. Just not sure what that was and haven't even thought about duplicating it. (okay that is a lie, I do have ideas LOL ) What I can say is that any of the tang finishes on ducks will wipe right off with polish. Except for the hand-forged and that also has some shading color to accent the hammer marks.

1 New Years resolution of mine is to get all my Ducks in order, cleaned up and posted online. Sounds simple eh ? You may be surprised at how big a job that really is :<0)

Originally Posted by 10Pups

I am sure the original process was very simple. Just not sure what that was and haven't even thought about duplicating it. (okay that is a lie, I do have ideas LOL ) What I can say is that any of the tang finishes on ducks will wipe right off with polish. Except for the hand-forged and that also has some shading color to accent the hammer marks.

1 New Years resolution of mine is to get all my Ducks in order, cleaned up and posted online. Sounds simple eh ? You may be surprised at how big a job that really is :<0)

Pups - great to see you again...hope things are well, Happy New Year!