I finally finished the restore on this W&B For Gentlemen's Use 7/8 Wedge.
The scales are made from Bolivian Rosewood w/ a satin finish.
I really like the tang on this blade. I have yet to hone this baby. Hopefully it shaves as good as it looks
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I finally finished the restore on this W&B For Gentlemen's Use 7/8 Wedge.
The scales are made from Bolivian Rosewood w/ a satin finish.
I really like the tang on this blade. I have yet to hone this baby. Hopefully it shaves as good as it looks
Superb job Amyn!!! :tu
Great work...it's a winner.:D
Yes, YES, a very nice piece of work. I happen to know a gentleman who could use it just fine! :w
Speaking of that-- :HJ
What is the story on the "Gentlemen's Use" and the "Barber's Use" razors? Any real (or even imagined) differences? And, why would a razor for use by a gentleman have a barber's notch???:confused::confused:
I'm a real sucker for nice, handmade wood scales like that.
That monkey tail tang is sweet! Probably necessary to keep a firm grip on that big hunk o' iron! Looking good!
excellent resto! That razor is definitely worth the work.
Very nice work!
Looks awesome. Great job.
John
beautiful, great job,
Thats a beautiful finish on the blade, very nicely done!
will you tape the spine before honing? Otherwise your mirror finish will be all scratched up, if it's a true wedge. Just a thought.
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Originally Posted by Russel Baldridge
You are correct. I will be using some electrical tape before taking it to the hone and it will have be started on a lower grit stone to establish a bevel.
It is a wedge, and the geometry of the blade does lend it self to longer and more pronounced scratches from honing. I hope to tackle that some time today or early next week.
This is a perfect razor. :bow