Borderline repairable blades

**ScottGoodman** · 10-14-2010, 06:07 PM

Kind of proud of how a couple restores came out and wanted to share. I received a couple blades a few days ago that were almost too far gone to bring back. I mean this because the rust on the edge was deep.

I apologize in advance for the crappy photo's.

Thiers-Issard SRP Razor: Rust in a couple spots on the bevel, side of the hollow, and really bad on the spine. Took a lot of hand sanding to get right. Cleaned up well, will have to take out approximately 1/64th to get to good metal on the edge.
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Wapi: Deep rust on the spot that you can obviously see. Took a LOT of hand sanding! Once I got the rust cleaned up I took it to the stones. Had to take a little more than a 64th to get to good metal, but it is a great shaver. Shaved with it today and was pleased.
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Will post completed picture in the next couple days.
Scott

**ScottGoodman** · 10-14-2010, 06:35 PM

I've yet to hone the TI, but as you can see it cleaned up well:
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As did the Wapi, which was a great shaver as well

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I look forward to shaving with the TI...
Scott

**cadomniel** · 10-14-2010, 06:38 PM

Very good job but it makes me cry seeing a TI look like that!
Good job bringing it back though

**str8fencer** · 10-14-2010, 06:55 PM

Nicely done on those, I'm sure they will give years of great shaves.
Always good to see hand sanding can do such a fine job on such badly damaged blades.

Kinda envious of the TI - it's a beauty

**ScottGoodman** · 10-14-2010, 06:56 PM

I'll get it pinned in a few days. Anyone know what the scales finish coat is made of? I'm going to try to get that blue dye from the leather pouch out of them.

**baldy** · 10-14-2010, 10:25 PM

Great save shooter.

**Johnny J** · 10-15-2010, 12:26 AM

You're a lot more patient than I am, and it shows!

**sinnfein** · 10-17-2010, 05:41 PM

They look like they are brand new from the pictures, I can't thank you enough for fixing these up, and you will be the fist one I go to if I ever plan to get rid of them

-dan-

**Deckard** · 10-17-2010, 07:08 PM

Terrific job Scott, those are beautiful looking shavers, I love the finish.
Very well done, thanks for sharing.

**leadduck** · 10-17-2010, 07:21 PM

Very nice job. I love to see old pieces brought bck to life.

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