Thread: Junk Store Jackpot!!

#2 Manufactured by Frederick Reynolds, Sheffield

This one is in baaaad shape, but I couldn't stand to think of it being thrown out or wrecked by someone without at least getting a chance at being usable again.

Joseph Elliot Best Silver Steel, 15/16 toe, 3/4 heel

Wade & Butcher Sheffield, 3/4

Manufactured by Wade & Butcher, Sheffield; The Celebrated Fine India Steel Razor 7/8

This one has the box! Pictured with great-great grandfather Grote's shave mug! Woo-hoo! (Anyone know what India Steel is?)











That's all for now!

Good find!! They are all wedge or near wedge are can be restored. I would start with a single edge razor like the ones found in hardware stores to scrape the rust off with. From there you can either leave the pitting 9Except at the edge) and polish or start the hand sanding. If you sand them it will be a true test of your patience. Other option would be to spend more on them and send them to someone for a restore. Good luck and please keep us abreast of your progress on them.

Originally Posted by Joed

I would start with a single edge razor like the ones found in hardware stores to scrape the rust off with.

Thanks for this- I was wondering how one could get the surface rust off without sanding, since I want to leave the patina on three of those wedges, if possible... that Reynolds is being sanded, most certainly....

I'll keep you posted!

Originally Posted by BKratchmer

Thanks for this- I was wondering how one could get the surface rust off without sanding, since I want to leave the patina on three of those wedges, if possible... that Reynolds is being sanded, most certainly....

I'll keep you posted!

If you have a Dremel (or any rotary) then the wire brush attachment is great for taking off rust. Just wear eye protection and be cautious about the direction the brush is spinning when you approach the edge.