That's how I kinda how got started in restoring, Jerry.

I was on the hunt for goodies ( razors, strops, hones, ect. )
Stopped at a barber shop, and as I came thru the door, I noticed the barber had a straight in his hand...Ah ha. !!, I thought to myself.

So I ask the man politely, would you have any items you'd like to sell.....? No..he says. But if you know anybody that can make scales, I have some I'll trade for the work to make some. So I walked out the door with a fist full of razors, for each one he wanted restored. But no strops or hones, would he part with.

They'll even tell ya about other shops to check out. Most of these guys in this area went to barber college, together.