Just won this....

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03-18-2013, 10:49 PM
EdG

Just won this....

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=261183784035

I just won this on eBay. I have been checking out what was on there with no intention of buying, since I really am not sure what I'm looking at (I have read the eBay threads, and I know the risks...). However, for the price I paid it would be no big loss to me.

What I am wondering is if it looks like it would be worth sending out to be cleaned and honed? While I don't mind just having it for collection sake, I would much prefer to use it for its intended purpose.
03-18-2013, 11:01 PM
bill3152

Its solingen steel and appears to be in good condition. It should hone up fine. As a rule I wont buy a blade unless there is some return policy. I bought a washington works Wostenholm which was forged between 1848 and 1880. It had an invisible crack. I didnt see it neither did the seller. I wiped it with a cloth and the cloth hung up on the crack. I sent it back. Good luck with that. If you are going to send it to restore and hone, you might pay more than its worth though. I would certainly have it honed and use it for shaving. Good luck.
03-18-2013, 11:05 PM
DoughBoy68

Nice score! Crown & Swords are very nice shaving razors. If it were mine I would clean, hone and shave with it.

Enjoy the shave!
03-18-2013, 11:08 PM
pfries

^^^ This^^^ nice looking score a touch of polish to clean it up hone and go it looks like a winner to me.
03-18-2013, 11:11 PM
EdG

Thanks for the insights.

My issue is that I'm only a couple months in, and I have no idea how to hone. I could certainly clean it, but that's about it.

Once it actually arrives I can more closely inspect it. If theblade seems to not have structural defect, iI will check out the member services section and see about cleaning it up and getting it honed.
03-18-2013, 11:46 PM
stimpy52

Send me a PM when it arrives, I'd be pleased to hone that up for you.
03-18-2013, 11:51 PM
rjezuit

Nice to see more Western New Yorkers around here.
03-19-2013, 12:45 AM
Chevhead

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Originally Posted by rjezuit

Nice to see more Western New Yorkers around here.

I am about 20 minutes from Lancaster rjezuit :D
03-19-2013, 12:47 AM
EdG

I see there are a few of us here. Not a lot, so I suppose we could say its a quality over quantity thing...
03-19-2013, 12:50 AM
Chevhead

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Originally Posted by EdG

I see there are a few of us here. Not a lot, so I suppose we could say its a quality over quantity thing...

About 30 minutes from you EdG!

HIGH QUALITY! LOL
03-19-2013, 07:41 PM
TucoRamirez

Nice score. I would take stimpy52's generous offer to hone it for you. :tu
03-19-2013, 10:38 PM
EdG

Quote:

Originally Posted by stimpy52

Send me a PM when it arrives, I'd be pleased to hone that up for you.

I will send you PM when it comes. I will have a better idea of true condition then.
03-22-2013, 10:01 PM
EdG

Razor came today. A few spots on the blade that I'm guessing is pitting, but not near edge. Finish is shine.

Spine is not even, so guessing there is some poor honing technique somewhere along the way. Not too bad though.

Edge not near sharp enough.

Stimpy, I sent a PM
03-22-2013, 10:11 PM
IamSt8ght

That's a fine razor and I am sure you will be pleased with it once its cleaned up and honed by one of your New York brothers. Have fun with it.
03-22-2013, 10:35 PM
Hirlau

Quote:

Originally Posted by TucoRamirez

Nice score. I would take stimpy52's generous offer to hone it for you. :tu

Stimpy sure can hone a razor, but I think his motive is to test shave it before he sends it back. ;) :rofl2:
03-22-2013, 10:54 PM
EdG

I have no issue with that. I feel like I'm getting a guarantee that way. If its sharp enough for an experienced shaver, its sharp enough for me.

I only have new, professionally honed razors...this is my first go with a vintage. Wasn't really planning on it, but something about it interested me, and for the price I would get over it even if it was junk.

At some point I will need to learn how to hone. Until then, it seems there are plenty of resources here to utilize!
03-28-2013, 02:09 AM
stimpy52

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On its way back to Daddy ...

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03-28-2013, 02:14 AM
Hirlau

Alright Stimpy, how did it shave??? ;)
03-28-2013, 02:22 AM
stimpy52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Stimpy sure can hone a razor, but I think his motive is to test shave it before he sends it back. ;) :rofl2:

Me? No way....... but, well, it was sweet....
03-28-2013, 02:48 AM
nun2sharp

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Stimpy sure can hone a razor, but I think his motive is to test shave it before he sends it back. ;) :rofl2:

Ok, I will be honest, this is why I do it.
03-28-2013, 03:13 AM
EdG

Looks great! I am very grateful. I can't wait to give it a go.It will be my first shave with a vintage. Again, i really appreciate your effort, and the speed!

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Originally Posted by stimpy52

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03-30-2013, 03:10 PM
EdG

It gave a great shave! Nicely done - thanks to Stimpy52!!!!