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This morning I tried the blade out. I was a bit nervous, since it was my first honing job. I did WTG only, because my skin had been getting a bit raw over the past few days' shaves.

Well, you...

Look under "watchmaker staking" on eBay to find one of these. If you are not actually doing watchmaking, probably any one will do. They are kind of expensive, but brand new they are outrageous!
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I took a closer look at the scales, and they're definitely man-made. I'm not sure how to tell the difference between celluloid and some other kind of plastic. And I agree that the wedge looks cheap....

Jimmy, great advice about the pin! I decided not to take the chance of missing the pin and hitting the scales, and used my staking tool. Worked like a champ. See below.

Can you explain what you...

It would explain a lot if the scales weren't original. My calipers tell me the distance between pin holes is 0.050" less on one side. In that case, I won't feel guilty if I decide to tackle a scales...

A few weeks ago, I decided to hit the local "antiques row" in search of straight razors and assorted paraphernalia. Only one store had any selection, most of them from King Razor, although there was...