Thread: Wootz! Joseph Rodgers "Indian Steel"

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

If it was mine I would hit it with semichrome, flitz or whatever metal polish on a paper towel and then hone it and leave that well earned patina as is. Just my preference. YMMV.

Not that anyone should care what this noob thinks, but I think I would hone it as is, shave once (possibly twice) with it, then put it on display.

I understand guys that restore and rescale (I have done it)...However, I think there is merit to the thought that the scales (no matter how bad they may be) are part of the story, and once replaced...those chapters are missing.

I really like that razor...the only way it could be cooler is if *my* ancestors passed it down to me.

Originally Posted by unit

I understand guys that restore and rescale (I have done it)...However, I think there is merit to the thought that the scales (no matter how bad they may be) are part of the story, and once replaced...those chapters are missing.

My sentiments exactly. As long as there are no cracks all the way through, or at the pivot, I keep 'em as is.