Thread: Problem with Wacker le Chevalier razor

Originally Posted by Kees

Thanks for the good advice. This would be the first time I unpin a razor with the intent to use the scales again. I am not sure I have the guts to do that...

Just some info here Kees

The Wacker uses the same one sided Nails that Dovo and TI use

Only the Backside has a lock washer, and peen, they tend to sit quite high and honestly are very easy to pop

A piece of Masking tape over it pressed down hard, and a small metal file should take it right off, I use a set of flat bottom flush cutters that I have polished the bottom of and they pop them in an instant..
The Wacker horn scales are rather thick so they are also rather resilient, take your time and you should be fine..


ps: This is the Pivot/Tang juncture that you hear me mention so often on custom scale building that needs to be fit correctly for function Note how the Vintage scales are also the same size as the tang in your pic and the Wacker ones overhang the tang because they are slightly too big.. This also moves your fingers and thumb off the tang when stropping, which is adding to the problem of proper grip.. Not only they are too long they are also too "Wide" so you are getting the worst possible rotation while trying to strop...

Originally Posted by gssixgun

ps: This is the Pivot/Tang juncture that you hear me mention so often on custom scale building that needs to be fit correctly for function Note how the Vintage scales are also the same size as the tang in your pic and the Wacker ones overhang the tang because they are slightly too big.. This also moves your fingers and thumb off the tang when stropping, which is adding to the problem of proper grip.. Not only they are too long they are also to "Wide" so you are getting the worst possible rotation while trying to strop...

That nails it.