Thread: Problem with Wacker le Chevalier razor

I think it will be more work to do this with the blade pinned. If I were doing it I'd remove both pins and stick both scales together to cut and shape them. Sand up to 800 grit, polish on a polisher and pin everything back together. If you don't have access to a polisher you can sand finer and polish by hand.

Looks like a very nice D Peres you have there too.

I have the Chevalier and agree that it's not the easier razor to strop. However, I think it's as much to do with the big thumb grip as the scales - but if you do want to trim them down then take Bejay's advice and remove them entirely so that you can make sure both sides are symmetrical.

Trying to shape them and re-polish with the blade in place will be far more irksome than removing the pin. Also you can replace the 'nails' they use with proper rod and washers.

I re-scaled mine and find it has made stropping a bit easier than before - but I have the pivot quite tight.

Originally Posted by BeJay

Looks like a very nice D Peres you have there too.

Thank you. Just showing off. She is 7/8 to boot.