Thread: Another W&B restore.

Found this on the Bay.



The scales were actually split on the pivot end. Story goes it was a WW1 trench repair. Was really contemplating keeping it that way until the obvious split. So I unpinned it, washed it with soap and water. Hit it with 3000 grit sand paper by hand and ended up with this. I might need to tighten the pivot hole just a bit.



These are the only spots of deep crust that I couldnt smooth over without getting aggressive with the grit and removing a lot more metal. Since they are on the spine Im going to leave them there since they are well earned.




I like the look of natural horn on razors and these scales were calling my name. Only problem is that they are 1/4 inch thick. Not 1/8 or 3/8 that is suggested for larger razors. Is there going to be an issue with them being 1/4 inch thick that I am unaware of? Should I sand them down to 3/8 or leave them alone and go for it? I like the big and chunky look on razors which is a little out of the norm for most people. And this definitely fits that look when they are together.