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10-28-2016, 01:35 AM #21Razor Vulture
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Otay. Here I brought in my old FBU. Not the biggest, a bit over an inch total. Has some even honewear approaching moderate. The scales were on it as I received, yet the top was pinned with a nail....
Had to redo the top pin and find some proper period collars for the top. That's it. No frills.
I am fairly certain the scales are original and in original configuration.
The blade tucks in right close to the wedge, so I feel this one is Kosher.
So in measuring, let's start with those scales... I see 127/128 mm pin-to pin centers.
Now the blade. about 125 mm from the center of the top pin to the outermost bottom of the blade.
And as to the cutting edge. I can proclaim 76 mm or 3 inches. The bevel runs up the toe and up the heel a bit.
You be the judge!
So anyway, these things were made by hand with lots of hands into the final product.
Even as-new, I expect there were some variations.
A point like the one in the OP is not original, I think? I would call it a slash-point rather than French.
If I was to cut/grind this one same, as shown by the clip, the length from top pin center to bottom tip would stay same...
Who knows?
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10-28-2016, 01:38 AM #22Senior Member
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Don’t know if it’s original, but it is very cool.
I am a big fan of spikes and now thinking of modifying some of my WB notched, beaters…
Where’s that angle grinder?...
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10-28-2016, 01:40 AM #23Razor Vulture
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No doubt, it is very cool!
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10-28-2016, 01:50 AM #24Senior Member
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Thanks guys. I think if it's not original, it was done by an expert, a very long time ago. It's very cool indeed, now I just need to hone her up!
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10-28-2016, 01:54 AM #25barba crescit caput nescit
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It's a great find...I gave up long, long ago trying to find more Celebrated FBU's with a spike...precision instruments of shaving...gave my ear a little nick last time I used it to....
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10-28-2016, 01:56 AM #26Razor Vulture
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I dig things like that. Something customized or reground back in history is sweet!
They usually shave a treat as well!prodigy likes this.
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10-28-2016, 01:58 AM #27Razor Vulture
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So without a pictorial of measurements by you guys can we figure it out? Lets see it! Originally Posted by Phrank
It's a great find...I gave up long, long ago trying to find more Celebrated FBU's with a spike...precision instruments of shaving...gave my ear a little nick last time I used it to....
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10-28-2016, 01:58 AM #28Senior Member
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Ummm, I want that box... please Originally Posted by sharptonn
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10-28-2016, 03:34 AM #29Razor Vulture
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Sorry...Bored..
So old modded W&B wide ones can be a hobby to some sicko people.
They even sometimes modify them more!
Those are cool!
Hone it up!
Enjoy!
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