Thread: WM . Olmsted

I would consider going with a satin finish instead of mirror. It has the effect of diminishing blemishes. It's sort of like painting a car white that has a lot of body work.

Originally Posted by PaulFLUS

I would consider going with a satin finish instead of mirror. It has the effect of diminishing blemishes. It's sort of like painting a car white that has a lot of body work.

I may very well go that route.

I've also put some liquid gun blue on a blade like that and then polished it to a light gray. It does a lot to hide the blemishes and gives it some of the patina back.

Or soak it overnight in a glass.of coca cola. It gives it a gray hue all over though. That's the route for blades with a LOT of pitting.

Originally Posted by PaulFLUS

Or soak it overnight in a glass.of coca cola. It gives it a gray hue all over though. That's the route for blades with a LOT of pitting.

When I was in the Army I used to soak my breach block in coke to remove the carbon after the ranges.

Originally Posted by STF

When I was in the Army I used to soak my breach block in coke to remove the carbon after the ranges.

your showing your age when I was in the Army (early 80's) we were issued Break-Free

I didn't know they were still using muskets when you were in Steve.

Coke works a lot like bluing except it is a gray/black hue. I have a razor working on now I may Coke soak because there is so much pitting.

Originally Posted by PaulFLUS

I didn't know they were still using muskets when you were in Steve.

Coke works a lot like bluing except it is a gray/black hue. I have a razor working on now I may Coke soak because there is so much pitting.

Please snap a pic and post it here when it is done in it's diabetes bath. I would like to see the color.

If you want to spend the time, you could hand sand that razor. It will take some serious dedication, but it can be done. I also prefer the look of the horn scales. However there is a certain allure to having things original. Also there is nothing wrong with leaving the blade pitted. It does not need to be perfect.

Originally Posted by RezDog

...Also there is nothing wrong with leaving the blade pitted. It does not need to be perfect.

My OCD side just twitched when you said that.

I'm joking of course but in all seriousness it can be a challenge to find that zen spot and let it go. Otherwise you can end up foiling a razor that had nothing functional wrong with it.