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    Default Dubl Duck antique store find!

    I never thought I'd find out I could afford, but I stumbled across this gem in an antique store yesterday. not the best condition, but workable! a Dubl Duck Satin Wedge... for $10! can't wait to get an edge on this and try it out!Name:  WP_20160208_20_46_20_Pro.jpg
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    That's a pretty sweet deal!
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    Should clean up very nicely.
    A great find. Congrats!
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    Hating to be the bearer of bad news here, but this poor old girl is exhibiting the first signs of the dreaded Cell Rot. Notice the pattern of the corrosion along the blade where it meets with the scales, which have yellowed badly from decomposition. Dubl Duck never made scales this yellow color, they should be nearly clear, and it's a tell-tale sign of cell rot. If you're not familiar with this phenomena, seek out more info here using the Search feature.

    Your going to have to put the blade into new scales eventually but I'd separate it from the old scales immediately. I'd also try to remove the inlays before disposing of the old scales in the trash. You can apply them to new replacement scales.

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    My satin wedge and my number one are the only two ducks I have retained. Both were pretty much NOS when I got them. I have had several other ducks but those two seemed like I should be the custodian of for much longer than the other two. There are a lot of razors to try and that one is a very good one.
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    I am afraid entropy1049 is right. Scales will smell vinegary.
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    Yes new acrylic scales are in order, but the blade looks like it should make it through just fine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RezDog View Post
    Yes new acrylic scales are in order, but the blade looks like it should make it through just fine.
    Yup, as long as the intervention is done very soon.
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    Thanks for the advice...I suspected that may be a problem with where the surface rust was when I picked it up. Any recommendations on who does a great job rescaling and has a nice selection of scale types?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wxman2000 View Post
    Thanks for the advice...I suspected that may be a problem with where the surface rust was when I picked it up. Any recommendations on who does a great job rescaling and has a nice selection of scale types?
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    but there are vendors listed in the classifieds who do great work as well.
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