Thread: George Butler restore

I've been working on this Keen razor for a bit since i picked it up from the flea market. i've read some materials on the forum here, so it was not difficult to make it look decent.
i used desert camo kirinite and nickel pins. i didnt go full polish on the scales because they have a lot of depth and i didnt want it to be too flashy.
also, it took me a couple tries to pin in right, but i think i did alright.
overall, i'm pleased with it so far, its a good razor to hold. i'm looking foreward to shaving with it.

now all thats left is to do is get the edge repaired. debating going with a rounded point or shortening the razor to make it a square point.


purchased it for $7 like this, with chipped edge and cracked scales.


did some sanding and polishing to get it here.


cut and sanded the scales.


pinned it together and here it is.

Look great so far. It will be nice to see the final product of all your hard work.

Looks pretty good! Let's HOPE by fixing the tip that the blade doesn't crack.
Me personally..I would have done the repair FIRST to make sure it was going to work. I am crossing my fingers for you bro... I hope it works out because it will be a good looking restore!

Very nice job, both on the scales and the blade.
I sure hope the chips in the blade causes you trouble, like Ed said, it's a good idea to fix the blade and make sure it takes an edge before putting lots of work into a restoration.

In hindsight, I agree with you fellas. For now, we'll see how far we get with this edge and I'll post on here when it is complete.

back from the dead... but it's finished!
just had the toe notched off where that chip was and the overall width shortened just to take out the chips along the edge.

i was expecting a good shave, but this thing seriously shaves like a champion. i couldn't believe it.