Thread: What are you working on?

So I am satisfied my old Lancet-edge can take a good bevel, Began to think about scales.
These had a top rebuild on one side, crudely done. Crack at the bottom pin, delamination inside.



I found no horn scales around that would fit which did not need a pile of work. None of the ivory/bone scales around fit properly. Everyone knows I am lazy, right?

Dug out this fairly plain sterling set from my 'silver mining' days. Going to try these....
Pushing out some dents, straightening wavy edge, etc and polishing them up a bit.
They have an inner 'bridge' which goes against the blade, but there is an air gap in-between which can result in a dented outer scale as someone bashes on it to tighten the pivot. One side was indeed already dented in.



I oversized the outer pin-holes (but not the inners) on both sides and sized a few of Babur's collars to bottom on the inner bridge. Using some small domes over will hide some of the dented side, I suppose.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Looks GREAT, Phil!

Thanks

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Got a test-fit going. Worked-out pretty well. Had to sit and file forever with a jeweler's file to get the end of the blade in.
Scales look too short until the razor is closed....Then, they look too long!



I guess the 'shiny diamond in a goat's azz' deal is on. Was not going to, but will do some rubbing on the blade and more polishing on the scales before pinning it up permanently.
Opinions are welcome?

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Got a test-fit going. Worked-out pretty well. Had to sit and file forever with a jeweler's file to get the end of the blade in.
Scales look too short until the razor is closed....Then, they look too long!



I guess the 'shiny goat's azz' deal is on. Was not going to, but will do some rubbing on the blade and more polishing on the scales before pinning it up permanently.

Wow..!! That's got to be the coolest looking razor I've seen yet, Tom.
Axecellent..!!, Intriguing..!! Heavenly..[emoji56]

Tricky fitting with that blade. Is that what they referred to as their lancet point? Looking good Tom. Nice to see those fancy scales working.

Truly,, that's a looker in the making buddy!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

So I am satisfied my old Lancet-edge can take a good bevel, Began to think about scales.
These had a top rebuild on one side, crudely done. Crack at the bottom pin, delamination inside.



I found no horn scales around that would fit which did not need a pile of work. None of the ivory/bone scales around fit properly. Dug out this fairly plain sterling set from my 'silver mining' days. Going to try these....
Pushing out some dents, straightening wavy edge, etc and polishing them up a bit.
They have an inner 'bridge' which goes against the blade, but there is an air gap in-between which can result in a dented outer scale as someone bashes on it to tighten the pivot. One side was indeed already dented in.



I oversized the outer pin-holes (but not the inners) on both sides and sized a few of Babur's collars to bottom on the inner bridge. Using some small domes over will hide some of the dented side, I suppose.

Oh boy this is going to look fantastic Tom!

Yup, it does....

That is blowing me away! I love what you got going there, I especially like how you got the pins and collars to work. Tricky on the inside, a smooth looker on the outside. The point is great as well, nice job getting it to tuck into those scales. Just a classy looking razor!

Originally Posted by RezDog

Tricky fitting with that blade. Is that what they referred to as their lancet point? Looking good Tom. Nice to see those fancy scales working.

I am getting happy with it, Shaun. It will be blade-heavy, but as long as it's sharp and tight, it won't matter.

Yes, a Josh Mappin and Bros Lancet-Edged Razor. Strange beasts, this example is a bit worn and thin.
I think the lancet end originally protruded a lot farther. Strange enigma razors and an extreme some tried to copy, I think.
This one is over 7/8, but have not measured it. I have seen them over an inch.

Wullie has a nice one in ivory. I will attempt to find it.