What are you working on?

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Originally Posted by engine46

1927 was one of the older ones Mike. I don't know if you ever saw them but I have an NOS replacement strop & hone for one. I missed out on another replacement strop awhile back but the hone is more valuable IMO since it is such a thin piece!

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Yeah I was surprised how thin it was, when I first opened it in the antique shop.

Finished my strop today and happy with the results for my first one. I think I'll tackle a couple more with the cheaper bridle leather before tackling a one in cordovan.
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Originally Posted by williamc

Finished my strop today and happy with the results for my first one. I think I'll tackle a couple more with the cheaper bridle leather before tackling a one in cordovan.
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I've thought about doing that. I have a tool that cuts the pieces perfectly straight.

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Originally Posted by engine46

I've seen a few & I have 2-3 but I have never sen a case like that one. Nice!

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I tallied last night I have 4 one of which is in what looks like a fake croc skin sleeve, with a pocket for a spare blade.

Geek

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Originally Posted by TheGeek

I tallied last night I have 4 one of which is in what looks like a fake croc skin sleeve, with a pocket for a spare blade.

Geek

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Take a pic...wanna see that one!!

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Originally Posted by outback

Take a pic...wanna see that one!!

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Will dig it out and get a pic for you. Case needs a little repair, but would be great for travel.

Geek

After blueing, oiling, and letting it sit overnight, the colors have mellowed and blended nicely.Attachment 229815Attachment 229816
Now to wipe off the oil, and getter honed up for a ride.

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Originally Posted by outback

Yep... about 18-20 hours to reface it , using the hones, instead of WD paper.
But it was my only way I could do it, and make sure it was going to be flat on the stone again, when honing. Can't wait to hone it up and give it a go later.

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Refacing it on the stones? Is there any concavity left to it, outback?

A 'true' wedge? :hmmm:

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

Refacing it on the stones? Is there any concavity left to it, outback?

A 'true' wedge? :hmmm:

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Thats right Tom .....a true wedge!!
Thats what it was originally.
The only concave it HAD was near the heal

That is going to take another few days I think, Brother. It's one big bevel! ;)

Rest assured it had a degree of concavity as-new.
Old wedges did. Otherwise, the entire blade's face would have to be honed, sitting flat.

3 layers of tape, at least?