Thread: The Butchered Blade

Mine and Bill's mutual buddy Darl (Tarkus) got pissed at the price of packing peanuts, so he went to the dollar store to stock up.
Trying to get him to join us here. He has a load of talent, yet a new job. I have a reserve......

Oh! An old pic....Setting bevels is sometimes a battle!

Originally Posted by outback

Well a package from Mr.Bill came today. Very generous I might add.
Thank you so much Bill.!!
But I dont have any fire crackers....yet, and I'll have to get some lighter fluid, tonka truck and dozer as to make the set complete.

Seeing these took me back 40 some yrs. Great memories [emoji25]

I can hear ya all now.... OH MAN..!!
I remember playin with those.
Well their all mine, ya see... MINE!!
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That definitely takes care of the kid in me. [emoji39]

But lets take a look at the grown up side now.
Bill.... From the bottom of my hart...
Thank you, very very much.
First up. Some pipe cleaners that have a abrasive quality about them, wich I've never seen before but got a good idea where I can use them for restorations.
A disposable scalpel, wich will come in handy for sure.
And a beautiful, made in USA 4oz
Pin masher.
Also two types of shave soaps, that smell great.
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And a sweet 6/8 full hollow Satina razor. Made in Germany, distributed by ,West side grinding Co. 8 Bedford st. NY. C.
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For the grand finale....
Still in shock n all.
I'll charish it for ever Bill. Wow!!
Can't wait till tomorrow to try it out.
Brace yourselves fellas....
Still can't believe ya gave this up Bill.
Knowing Bill's character... Its probably a RSO [emoji23] [emoji23]

So to further adoo.
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Again Bill ,thank you so very much.
Hopefully I can get some razzer work done.... Now that I got my army men to play with. Already had one battle while i set them up for the pic.[emoji6]
Aint the same without the fire crackers and lighter fluid though.[emoji5]

Is this for an anvil? If it is, damn you Bill! You set the bar pretty high!


Awesome gifts! I've been meaning to try cella and haven't got around to it yet. I did get a sample of antica barbiera colla today that I'll be shaving with tomorrow. The almond scent is quite strong, and I find it very pleasant.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Mine and Bill's mutual buddy Darl (Tarkus) got pissed at the price of packing peanuts, so he went to the dollar store to stock up.
Trying to get him to join us here. He has a load of talent, yet a new job. I have a reserve......

Oh! An old pic....Setting bevels is sometimes a battle!

Thanks Tom.
Thats good (stuff) to know [emoji23]

Originally Posted by prodigy

Is this for an anvil? If it is, damn you Bill! You set the bar pretty high!


Awesome gifts! I've been meaning to try cella and haven't got around to it yet. I did get a sample of antica barbiera colla today that I'll be shaving with tomorrow. The almond scent is quite strong, and I find it very pleasant.

Yep!! Thats what the gracious man sent, for his anvil..... Bless him.

That is so awesome! I'll be sure to surprise you as well!

Originally Posted by prodigy

That is so awesome! I'll be sure to surprise you as well!

I do like surprises, thank you.

Originally Posted by outback

Yep!! Thats what the gracious man sent, for his anvil..... Bless him.

Well the work you put into these anvils deserves a fine back-atcha, outback! I could never do it, myself.
Mine sits on a shelf under my TV with felt stuck to the bottom so I can constantly see it and pull it out as I need to tighten up razors. (pretty often!)
The wife asked what it was as she saw it. I said "A practical object d'art" ! She thinks it is cool!
Still need to get me a proper hammer for it. One of those Starrett's with the magnifier like Glen has would be nice.
On the hunt!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Well the work you put into these anvils deserves a fine back-atcha, outback! I could never do it, myself.
Mine sits on a shelf under my TV with felt stuck to the bottom so I can constantly see it and pull it out as I need to tighten up razors. (pretty often!)
The wife asked what it was as she saw it. I said "A practical object d'art" ! She thinks it is cool!
Still need to get me a proper hammer for it. One of those Starrett's with the magnifier like Glen has would be nice.
On the hunt!

Thanks Tom.
They were alot of work, but ya cant get nothing from nothing. Thats what my pop's taught me. Hard work does have its rewards, thats for sure.

Hey Bill, how's that FON golden star shave?? I'm thinking about buying the exact same one, but am on the fence...

Very cool few pages i just caught up on. Watching my Country change governing parties tonight.
Good on ya Bill! Outback, I hear FON's are very good shavers, have a couple I am still cleaning up.
Let us know how they shave. Very good karma going round.