Thread: What is this razor?

After broken scales and 1000 grit.

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So, I started to notice some small pits and just couldn't let it be. I backed off to 150 grit and worked my way back up. This is at 2k grit. The last grit that I have is 2500 grit. I'm wondering if I should even take it that far...

This is my first razor. My hands hurt from sanding, my fingernails are black... however, I'm finding this very self-rewarding.

I had to stop sanding the tang because I was removing the Bismarck stamp...

At this point, should I just polish it with some mother's? Should I take it any farther?

Anyone know who'll rescale it and hone it in front of me? I'm curious to see this process up close. Looking at acrylic for the scale... I just like it.

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If you are going for a mirror finish then Mother's is a good next step. I hand rub CrOx and then use mothers.

Sorry about the scales, but it happens when you are learning.
You've come this far, you can make your own scales and pin it yourself if you wish. Plenty of videos that will show you how.

@criswilson, I would love to. However, I don't have the tools to complete that task. I may attempt to meet up with someone to help me with this that is close.

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Honestly if you are in no rush to make the scales, the process is not the difficult with a few hand tools. A coping saw, a small clamp, a course wood file, a scraper, a hand drill and wet dry sand paper and of course some horn or bone blanks and you are off to the races.

Originally Posted by RezDog

Honestly if you are in no rush to make the scales, the process is not the difficult with a few hand tools. A coping saw, a small clamp, a course wood file, a scraper, a hand drill and wet dry sand paper and of course some horn or bone blanks and you are off to the races.

Yep, +1 on RezDog.
As far as the blade, I like criswilson10's idea if 2500 is the highest you have. I have from 240 grit in progressions up to 3000 grit. Whenever I sand a blade or scales I go in progressions until I get to the last step, then it is polishing time. All this can be done with a few household tools & some time. I used to make my scales the hard way but I have since started using a cheap belt sander from Harbor Freight Tools until I can get a better one.

For first scales I recommend acrylic (plexiglass). It's cheap, readily available, and easy to work with hand tools. All you need is a fine tooth saw, sand paper, and a small drill bit. You can get a pinning kit with washers and rod online and all you need is a light weight round headed hammer. You may break the acrylic while pinning the first time, but you can make another one pretty easily.