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Found this and another straight this morning. The other will get its own post since this is the one I bought both of them for.
Never heard of this Manufacture before and came up empty in google searches. Hoping you guys have some info on it?
Looks like it is in decent shape except for a couple of spots of rust that should clean up well.
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interesting razor. I am pobably wrong but it almost has a home made look to it , very well done BTW (not just the scales). Can't wait to see what it looks like cleaned up.
that is interesting, both the others have the same type of scales as yours.
The razor makes me think of my dad.
He served in the U.S. Navy during W.W. 2 aboard the U.S.S. Olmsted.
Pete <:-}
Yea I noticed that. I was thinking that the scales were replaced by someone along the line but now I am not sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by tintin
Looks like a paired set once upon a time with the #1 and #2 stamps on the tang.
Yea but it looks like the other has much more of a smile to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by jfk742
You gonna love the shave off that once sorted. The smile will make you smile..
That’s an interesting find. I hope you get it all cleaned up with some scales from crazy cool material.
Its a great find. Id be trying to keep the scales if possible. Its going to have some pitting. I will be watching for its return.
Yea I know how most feel about the original shoes but I just can bring my self to go through all the work on the blade just to but those back on. it be like wearing a Armani suit with work boots. But I will keep then in a draw. LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Gasman
I like that blade, it is worth the effort. :)
Jerry might be right if they are original scales.
Side story. I once had an absolute pristine pair of vintage Chuck Taylor Converse black and white high top shoes. I was wearing them with my suit one time, and a woman goes off on a tirade on those shoes with a suit. She finishes it off with just what you you thinking wearing those #&#**$&#@(#*$ shoes with that suit. I quite calmly and politely said, it’s way too cold out for sandals.
It looks to me that the other was reground or had some sort restorative work at some point.Quote:
Originally Posted by Audels1
Maybe @gssixgun might remember something about it. I know its been a long time since he did that restore.Quote:
Originally Posted by jfk742
i always wear socks with my sandals! ( I tell my sons that it's part of my Dad uniform )Quote:
Originally Posted by RezDog
This is progressing ahead although there is more pitting than I would like to see. I think it would need a regrind to get any more out which is well beyond my skill level.
I still haven't decided if I am going to keep the original wood scale only because thy my very well be original to the Blade But I went ahead and made a set out of blonde buffalo horn and will decide when the time comes. So far I an leaning towards the Horn.
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Some pitting is kind of par for the course with old blades like that. The trick, and it is a real trick, is to know when to quit. At least for me it is. Some people like "patina" but not me. You say patina I say rusty old crappy looking funk. Anyway the skinny is that leaving some pitting is not unacceptable (even though I personally hate it).
If it were me I would sand up those wood scales and put them back on, especially in light of the amount of pitting that will be next to impossible to get rid of. I think the new scales will make the pitting show more. That's the meter I always use at least.
You’ve cleaned that old blade up quite well.
There is a lot of metal left in the blade and an experienced craftsman could regrind a very nice new-looking blade for you. However, that blade has earned whatever pock marks she has over a long life. She’s not a new blade and I don’t think it is necessary or does honour to her heritage to make her look like one.
I’m with those who say clean the blade as much as you are able, but leave her with the blemishes she’s earned and keep her as original as you can.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulFLUS
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.
When I was in the Army I used to soak my breach block in coke to remove the carbon after the ranges.Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulFLUS
your showing your age when I was in the Army (early 80's) we were issued Break-FreeQuote:
Originally Posted by STF
I didn't know they were still using muskets when you were in Steve. :roflmao:rofl2:
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulFLUS
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.
My OCD side just twitched when you said that. :roflmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by RezDog
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.
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Originally Posted by Audels1
:D I Joined in Nov 1979 but it was the Royal Armoured Corp (3rd Royal Tank Regiment), British Army.
My Mum wanted me to learn a trade like mechanic or chef, I thought she was going to cry when i told her i had become a tank driver.
