Thread: George wostenholm

Originally Posted by ncraigtrn

OK so as it stands I have the razor done with the exception of some buffing of the handles. Couldn't get the horn right for the life of me so I did wood. I also tried double stacked washers. The blade was looking good and near mirror and I decided I wanted to try something different so I went ahead and forced a patina. I like the overall results. It won't be everyone's cup of tea

Nothing wrong with wood... How'd you do the finish?? You've been keeping busy!

Sanded it to 1500 and oiled it. Gonna re oil n let it set over night then buff it with a MF cloth.

The patina turned out really cool. Looks like a movie prop.

And..... My jnat should be here any minute. This will be the first razor to have a little oriental love....

And its... Done!!!!

Scales and wedge are Ipe. Blade was sanded smooth then patina'd. Pins are brass with stacked stainless with brass on top (different OD).

Honed on king 1k/6k then finished on my Okudo awesedo using a tomonagura progression finishing on just water then added 2nd layer of tape for 10 more laps just water.

Best shave I've had yet.

Good job on grinding the stabilizer up past the blade edge so it won't drag on the hones. That would have been my first step suggestion for you restoration.

You're on a roll - what's your next project?

Originally Posted by RoyalCake

You're on a roll - what's your next project?

Crown and sword with the busted scale most likely. Been going back to making knives as well. Have 4 about ready for heat treat.

You doing your own heat treat ?

Originally Posted by 10Pups

You doing your own heat treat ?

I wish. I can't afford to make a forge yet. That's down the road. And it's D2 and I've been told that's a pita to get right during the heat treat. Not sure who I'll use yet.