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Thanks. Do you think it is something fixable by honing, grinding or reseting the bevel? Obviously is hard to say for sure without seeing it in person. I dont need it to be perfect, but would like to be able to shave with it once in a while. Its really more of a project, Im a proud Aussie and just liked the idea of getting the Platypus and adding Platypus wood scales, as Im guessing hasn't been done before.
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I'm always optimistic and willing to take on razors in much much worse condition than this. I'm confident it will be fine - even polishing will likely remove a lot of that staining but it's hard to tell from the photos. Sometimes rust hardly appears in photos; other times it looks much worse that it is, but to my eye this looks easily restorable to shave ready.
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Andrew, you should look at this link and then (possibly) contact the vendor.
I bought this same Platypus (last December) from the same vendor and he's now using the same pics again.
LINK: http://straightrazorpalace.com/aucti...1-mistake.html
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Was just about to say don't expect to get the razor in the photo because looked exactly like your bongo
But then I found your post also
Hope all works out ok Andrew
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Substance, here's my original post dealing with the two razors I bought off this vendor.
LINK: http://straightrazorpalace.com/aucti...2-45-00-a.html
Everything was as described, was a pleasure to deal with and if any more razors are offered by this vendor,
(and I'm interested) I will be bidding. I believe this photo mix-up to be an honest mistake, as mentioned by
several people. You never know, maybe there is another Platypus and vendor uploaded old pics by mistake :D
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Ive been at the polish for a few hours (brasso) and has come up alright so far (needs more work with some fine sandpaper) but at least now I can getter a better idea of the blade quality...
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Im going to try darkening the etching with vinegar, then bring to mirror finish with fine sandpaper + polish. There are a couple of scratches though Im not sure I will be able to get out without damaging the etching.
Have bought some Australian Eucalyptus Platypus wood (fitting I thought) in both cross grain and burl, and need to find someone able to make one piece scales to attach.
I haven't worked on the back of the blade nearly as much as the front, as I figure I can be more aggressive with that side once I get some sandpapers etc.
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That is a nice project razor. I'm doing my first one now as well. Check out Lewis Razors on Youtube. He has a couple great videos on making scales and pinning procedures. I'm still working on mine but it is shaping up well. Waiting on supplies for the pinning. Good luck!