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05-05-2009, 05:25 AM #1
Could I easily restore this Torrey's blade?
I'm considering the purchase of an old Torrey razor. I'm told the blade has no nicks or imperfections, only discoloration. In your opinion, if I go at this with metal polish, will I have decent success?
Thanks!
- Mark
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05-05-2009, 05:31 AM #2
some MAAS or Flitz might do the job, but I don't like that discoloration... I hope none of that is due to heat or something like that. honestly I'd try a different blade, but then again, I'll admit that I don't know what caused that discoloration.
Last edited by Del1r1um; 05-05-2009 at 05:33 AM.
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05-05-2009, 05:44 AM #3
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Thanked: 156I would also stay away. For the same reasons.
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05-05-2009, 05:56 AM #4
you won't know until you try, but small blade combined with significant hone wear and unknown condition of the steel makes it a definite no go for me.
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05-05-2009, 06:59 AM #5
It's too bad -- the scales are really beautiful - it's an old metal-scaled, very ornate Faultless. I was hoping MAAS would do the trick, but I'm sure all of you are correct - and I'll probably be disappointed...
Perhaps I should contact Max at Madaspen and send him pictures to get a quote on a restore - probably replacing the blade with NOS and probably repinning, too. No idea what the cost is like for a blade replacement, since the scales are in good shape. Does anyone have any other suggestions for a restorer in the U.S. who could swap out a blade and do a repin?
Figure I should consider that option before I give up on this razor...
Thanks!
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05-05-2009, 07:32 AM #6
I have had 1 or 2 blades with that rainbow look and they turned out fine! I hope this is the case with yours.
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05-05-2009, 07:42 AM #7
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