Scale on restoration???

[Moonbow]

Hello everyone, I hope your day is going well. I have an old razor that I would like to have restored. The blade has rust and a bit of light pitting. The scales (Ivory), however, are in wonderful shape and are adorned with beautiful floral brass washers. There are optimists in the world that say anything is possible but realistically speaking, can an adequate blade restoration be done without removing the scales? Also, can original washers be unpinned and re-pinned with reasonable success. I like my razors to be as original as possible but also usable. Thanks in advance...

[TristanLudlow]

can an adequate blade restoration be done without removing the scales?

Sure can, I've done it many times

No need to remove the scales if not necessary, with Ivory I wouldn't take the risk at all

[RezDog]

It sort of depends as to how much rust, but also where the rust is. In order for the razor to shave the edge needs to be strong enough. So as long as the rust does not extend into the edge, it is likely that it can be restored.

[tcrideshd]

there is a difference in restoration, and touching up a few spots on your razor,, if there is no rust in the tang are nd very little to the blade,, ya,, but a razor tht needs a bit more work,,,, take the scales off and do it right. they are not that tough to unpin and save the collars and pretty things. I have had plenty of ivory and tortoise removed. Tc

[sharptonn]

Give us a picture or 2, Moonbow?

[Moonbow]

Here you go. These are the bay pics as my offer was just accepted and I do not have the razor in hand. There is a blade etching that will disappear with any work but I am Ok w/ that.