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    Finished up a razor, that was to be a dedication razor to our fine members in Texas by implementing the Texas star into the third pin. After several attempts I found nothing that worked or would fit the scales to my liking.

    The blade just needed a good cleaning with 3M, but the scales were a mess. I sanded them to 3000 grt. then polished by hand, pinned with brass domes, silver nickel rod and a lead wedge.

    Dated 1921- 1923 , I bring to you.


    Here's a before pic.


    I'm thinking its more from 1921 because of the frogking stamp mark on the reverse side of the tang.

    Keeping polished aluminum scratchless, is gonna be a hoot!

    To our fine members in Texas, Thank you for your help in the past, and the lasting friendship earned thru this forum.
    Mike

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    Another amazing job Mike, you do set the bar brother
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    Superb work Outback!!

    Those scales are impeccable!
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    So Mike!

    Is that coming as far south as I am?


    (Kidding!)
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    Quote Originally Posted by onimaru55 View Post
    There were some makers, Kropp comes to mind, that made "cushioned" strops. Similar concept. Should work fine.
    Yes! Lipshaw strops have foam or thick felt under the leather.
    Great idea.
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    Nice job Mike.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
    So Mike!

    Is that coming as far south as I am?
    You betcha.!
    Literally, if you would like a shave or two with it, I'll send it your way.
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    Quote Originally Posted by outback View Post
    You betcha.!
    Literally, if you would like a shave or two with it, I'll send it your way.
    Let's let it get used to it's new friends for a long while,eh?
    So many razors to meet!
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    I'll send it with your strop when it comes home.
    BTW it's coming along nicely, a lot more flexible at this time, but some more rubbing and exercising needed. [emoji4]
    Mike

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    Nice one Mike. Thats going to be tough to keep fingerprints off of. Ha.

    I made a wood cover to the sreel table of my drill press. With a smaller hole too. This should help in drilling those scales and wedges.
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    It's just Sharpening, right?
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