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    Default Evatt Cast Steel 1700s?

    Bought this today. This is the current state after a few hours of work. You don't want to know what this thing looked like when I got my hands on it. In a cocoon of corrosion. Astonishingly, despite being pockmarked, it has a fairly clean zone at the edge where I think it is quite viable! Idea of age? How far do you guys think I should go on the restoration front?

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    Great looking razor.would be surprized if that can be revived

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    Because of the lack of a distinct tang, no transition between edge and tang, I would date it late 1700s. Some who are more well versed in the history will be along to confirm or correct that. Love the old stub tails.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pixelfixed View Post
    Great looking razor.would be surprized if that can be revived
    There isn't much going on pitting-wise in the bevel area weirdly. I think it actually might shave again as it is a true wedge and has some meat to it, I think the scales have had it worse than the blade tbh with you.
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    I like the way the steel looks old, if you can keep it that way and still get it shaving it would be my choice.
    Perhaps the scales could get some neatsfoots oil and some polish, hard to see on the pics how they are now.
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    That is a nice looking razor, and i hope it shaves again. I would try to hone and shave with it about now, leave some of the character it has earned from age.
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    So you're saying Sweeny Todd used that grip ......
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    Quote Originally Posted by JimmyHAD View Post
    So you're saying Sweeny Todd used that grip ......
    That's actually Figaro, but he sure looks scary in that portrait.

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    Love those stub-tails! I know collectors want to keep their razors as close to original as possible but I would go for a full blown restoration. Shave on!

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