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Two new local finds today at an antique store. I don't think they have seen much if any use and came with the original coffins that were in good shape. The Kama is slightly larger than 5/8 and the Janssen is 11/16. The scales on the Janssen have a slight warp on one side causing the blade to hit that scale if you don't guide it in. Did as little as possible to try and preserve the gold on the blades. They still need a honing tonight.
Bob
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Nice finds,,,, done here I usually find only broken Sheffields,,,,,:(
Very nice finds. If you want to try and straighten the scales on the warped on you can use a blow dryer. I have done that with something wedged in the scales to hold it where I want it or using slight pressure with my fingers to keep moving it till I get it the way I want it. Once it is where it needs to be can place a ice pack on it to stiffen the scales again. Sometimes you might have to do it a few times to get it perfect, but other than removing the scales to do it I find it safer than sticking them in hot/boiling water.
Don't worry it runs hot and cold here too, mostly cold though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
Bob
They are both nice but that Kama makes me drool, I really like how smooth they shave
Thanks Glen and it is good to know that the Kamas are smooth shavers. The only fly in that ointment is that it is me honing it and not you. Fingers crossed, just finished it so we will see what the morning brings.Quote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
Bob
Like Glen said......wait till you run that Kama over your face.....smooth steel..
Nice kama, I have to say yes they do give a good shave.
Everyone's opinion of the Kama seems to be correct from this mornings shave which was smooth and close.
Bob
Great scores, Bob
How will you display these beauties?
Dave
Thanks Dave. I really don't display razors but they go into a couple of cutlery boxes/chests that I converted to hold them. Sorta out of sight out of mind idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by rolodave
Bob
Just finished honing the Emil Janssen and surprise it turns out to be a bellied hollow. I wonder if Hamburg Ring grind refers to a bellied grind?
Bob
Thanks for the suggestion to try a hair dryer and ice pack to correct the warp. I tried it today and believe I got the scale straightened out. Doesn't look and feel like the blade is hitting the one scale anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by JSmith1983
Bob
Wouldn't be afraid of another Emil Janssen razor. It took as nice an edge and shaved as smooth as the Kama. Both seem sold vintage brand razors.
Bob
Bob,
Good show. I love my Kama; it's a sweet shaver. I had an Emil Jansen once upon a time, too, but sold it. Ah, how we do some stupid things.
So you got that T Shirt too, eh. Yea we all do stupid things being human. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Obie
Bob
Very nice score! Love the Kama.......
Thanks, the Kama is a looker for sure. Looks aside they are pretty well neck in neck in the quality of the actual shave. Both razors are excellent performing shavers for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by engine46
Bob