Thread: Wostenholm-Needs Work

Originally Posted by adjustme69

The scales are not in bad shape Chris. Totally agree on a re-pin job. I sent it back to the owner shave ready. He will be sending it on the Mr. Chandler for the re-gring and this puppy needs the works. Maybe Joe will take on the task for gratis and really make this member's day.........The pics I saw of his regrinds look really good. I question here what the grind will end up being and how much razor will be left. Look forward to seeing any after pics.

Lynn

Why would you first go through the effort of honing it, when it will be reground anyway?
Wouldn't it make more sense to regrind it first, and then hone it?

It was originally sent to me just for honing. After looking at it and finding that the pitting and rust was well into the edge, I let the person know that the regrinding was the recommendation because of the rust and pitting being so extensive. It was a rough razor to start with and I try to get an edge on these for new guys so that they can shave with them. Keeps the cost down. I have done tons of these for people who are just starting out and don't have a lot of money. The only thing with them is the time invested in the honing. Now that we have members who really can re-do a razor, I ask for a pic before taking one like this on just for honing. It's really not worth my effort, but is definitely worth it, if someone wants to pay for the regrinding service. In most cases, unless the regrinder is being generous, it's cheaper in the end to purchase a new or shave ready razor.

Lynn

I recently won a Wostenholm I XL on ebay and sent it to Joe for honing and a basic inspection. I wanted to make sure that it'd been looked at by an expert in case there was any damage I was unaware of. I'd expected to hear that it needed at least a buffing, maybe scale and pin replacement, etc.. A few days after sending him the razor I got an email saying he'd cleaned and honed it but other than that, if it were his he'd leave it alone and use it - definitely a stand up guy in my book.

I'm also now the proud owner of that 6/8 Wolfertz "Allentown" that use to be on his website.
Jack